Sandy Hook, KY

Sandy Hook, Kentucky

Sandy Hook, Kentucky, in Elliott county, is 43 miles SW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 73 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. There are an estimated 678 people in the city.

The People and Families of Sandy Hook

In Sandy Hook, about 40% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Sandy Hook. The kids here are young and many. In the city, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, Sandy Hook isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Sandy Hook has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sandy Hook had a median family income of $21,071.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($315) in Sandy Hook. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sandy Hook Housing

Approximately 48% of housing in Sandy Hook is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Sandy Hook. The city is known in Kentucky for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Sandy Hook, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sandy Hook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Sandy Hook, KY

Comparing Sandy Hook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Sandy Hook Almanac

Sandy Hook Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sandy Hook Public Libraries

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Sandy Hook Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Sandy Hook residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sandy Hook, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Sandy Hook High Schools (2004)

ELLIOTT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
MAIN ST
606-738-8052
Serves 531 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Sandy Hook Colleges

(List of All Kentucky Colleges)

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