Sandy Hook, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Jefferson County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
196 Population 891/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sandy Hook, MD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
31.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Sandy Hook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sandy Hook a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Sandy Hook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 31.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sandy Hook has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population196
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,228
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,037M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$404,751
Housing Units97
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation404 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband35.6%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sandy Hook was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.