Sandy Hook, KY

Kentucky · Nonmetropolitan · City

1.8 Poor / 5.0
542 Population
$98,500 Home Value
$320 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
47.8 yrs Median Age
9.5% Bachelor's Degree+
1.8
Overall
1.8
Education

People

Population542
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 91.3%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita Income$15,743
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate30.3%
County GDP$110M

Housing

Home Value (Census)$98,500
Median Rent$320
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$984

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul32° / 76°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+65.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.50
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Work From Home15.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Sandy Hook Compares to the U.S. Average

Home Value$98,500
Median Rent$320
Poverty Rate30.3%
Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
Unemployment1.6%
Avg Temperature54.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population542
Population Density553 per sq mi
Median Age47.8 years
Male40.4%
Female59.6%
Male 40.4%
Female 59.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.3% Hispanic 8.7%
White91.3%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability32.9%
Health Insurance98.9%

Income

Per Capita Income$15,743
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$904
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$46,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate30.3%
Total Establishments (County)96
County GDP$110M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3
Healthcare Facilities9
Retail Stores11
Total Establishments96

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3 Healthcare 9 Retail 11

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$46,160

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.0 min
Work From Home15.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

65% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$98,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied45.9%

Rental Costs

72% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$320

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedroom$984
3 Bedroom$1,277
4 Bedroom$1,442

Property Tax

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.9%
Premature Death Rate10,155 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Exercise Access12.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)9
Restaurants (County)3

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

32°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation848 ft (258 m)
Land Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density553 per sq mi
Latitude38.0934°
Longitude-83.1226°
County FIPS21063

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.2%
D 18.3%

Republican +61.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
High School+65.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.50

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density553 per sq mi
Land Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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