Big Sandy, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County
Big Sandy, TX
At a Glance
How Big Sandy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Sandy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Big Sandy a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Big Sandy residents earn a median household income of $41,806 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,218. The unemployment rate stands at 15.6% (333% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,931 business establishments, including 536 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Sandy is $119,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,754. Median rent is $751/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Big Sandy reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 824/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Big Sandy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Sandy has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.