At a Glance
Median Income
$41,349
$16,206 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
1.2%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
19.9% smoking rate
How Sandy Level Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandy Level's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandy Level a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandy Level residents earn a median household income of $41,349 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,206. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 959 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Education
1.2% of adults in Sandy Level hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy Level has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population466
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,349
Per Capita$16,206
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$184,105
Housing Units204
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death19,661/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation693 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandy Level was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.