At a Glance
Violent Crime
491/100K
1,309/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
31.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandy Hook a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Sandy Hook reports 491 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,309/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population196
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent491/100K
Property1,309/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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%
Broadband97.0%
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.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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