Big Sandy, WV
Living in Big Sandy
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
100
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
98
Airports
4
Hospitals
42
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
8
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
139
Population
-34 (2010–19)
69 y
Median Age
+34 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
100%
Family Households
Age
55 to 74 years55%
75 years and over45%
Diversity
Black32%
Caucasian68%
Education
High school graduate63%
Some College37%
Households
Family household100%
Economy
$60k
Median Household Income
-$7.2k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+22% (2010–19)
- mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$25K to $49K48%
$50K to $74K52%
Employers
Occupations
Commute
Housing
-
Median Home Value
-$17k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
71%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 194937%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K74%
$150K to $199K26%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Utility gas26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Sandy
United States45
West Virginia21
McDowell County5
Property Crime in Big Sandy
United States48
West Virginia20
McDowell County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Sandy
Inland Flooding37
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Sandy, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Sandy, WV
Mountain Mission School
24 miles, SW
First Apostolic Christian
25 miles, S
Richlands Christian Academy
26 miles, S
Beth Haven Christian School
26 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Big Sandy, WV
Bluefield State College
29 miles, SE
Bluefield College
29 miles, SE
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
36 miles, NE
Concord University
38 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Sandy, WV
Welch Community Hospital
7 miles, E
Buchanan General Hospital
23 miles, SW
Clinch Valley Medical Center
26 miles, S
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Big Sandy, WV
Yeager Airport
64 miles, N
Greenbrier Valley Airport
77 miles, E
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
78 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
78 miles, SW