Big Sandy, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,215
Population
750/sq mi density
$41,806
Median Income
$25,218 per capita
$119,800
Home Value
$226,754 Zillow
$751
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
449
Violent Crime/100K
824 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$41,806 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Sandy enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5857°N, 95.1125°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Smith County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.1 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in |
Big Sandy has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.3").