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Sandy Hook, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Elliott County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
542
Population
553/sq mi density
$98,500
Home Value
$141,408 Zillow
$320
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandy Hook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 848 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0934°N, 83.1226°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Elliott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Sandy Hook has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.0").