Big Sandy, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
14
Population
26/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Sandy, WV
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
49.9%
55% above
35.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
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)
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Sandy a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14
Density26/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$38,429
Housing Units59
Rent Burden40.8%
Health
Obesity49.9%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking35.4%
Heart Disease10.5%
Premature Death24,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
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%
Broadband0.0%
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.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.