Big Sandy, TX

Living in Big Sandy

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 14
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 19
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Schools 42
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Residents

1.5k Population -205 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated
55% Family Households -16% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black27%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
75% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office25%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle3%
Walked1%

Housing

$85k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$559 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units21%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
LP gas1%
Utility gas22%

Crime

Violent Crime in Big Sandy

United States45
Texas51
Longview Metro Area41
Upshur County41

Property Crime in Big Sandy

United States48
Texas58
Longview Metro Area47
Upshur County27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump84%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 49 4 0
Mar 57 5 0
Apr 64 4 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 83 3 0
Aug 83 2 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 66 5 0
Nov 56 4 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Sandy

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding67
Tornado37
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Big Sandy, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Big Sandy, TX

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Promise Academy
19 miles, SW
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Islamic Faith Academy
19 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Big Sandy, TX

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Texas College
19 miles, SW
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LeTourneau University
24 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Big Sandy, TX

Airports

Airports near Big Sandy, TX

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