Big Sandy, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

14 Population 26/sq mi density

53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Income Overview

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

100% below

US avg: 3.6%

Income Comparison: Big Sandy vs. U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Sandy’s value as a percentage of the national average (100% line = U.S. avg)

IRS Avg AGI

US: $72,000

$44,508

62%

Avg Weekly Wage

US: $1,432

$1,078

75%

Thin line = U.S. average (100%)

Employment & Commute

Avg Weekly Wage

$1,078

25% below US avg ($1,432)

County GDP

$728M

County-level GDP (BEA 2024)

Business Landscape

Total Establishments

382

Restaurants

Healthcare

Retail

Tax & Financial

IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income

$44,508

38% below US avg ($72,000)

Cost of Living Index

89.5

Below national average (100 = US avg)

Complete Economy Data

Income & Wages

IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income	$44,508
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,078
County GDP	$728M

Hardship Indicators

Unemployment Rate	0.0%
Gini Coefficient	0.477
Cost of Living Index	89.5

Commute

Businesses

Total Establishments	382
Restaurants	14
Healthcare	33
Retail	44

Tax

IRS Avg AGI	$44,508