At a Glance
Violent Crime
4,176/100K
8,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
49.9%
35.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Sandy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Big Sandy reports 4,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 999% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,874/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Big Sandy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Sandy has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population14
Density26/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$38,429
Housing Units59
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent4,176/100K
Property8,874/100K
Health
Obesity49.9%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking35.4%
Heart Disease10.5%
Premature Death24,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,229 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Sandy was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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