Sandy Hook, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Elliott County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
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
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
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
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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 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 47.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (2.9").