Sandy Hook is a small town of 708 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $20,469
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is
20% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sandy Hook stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sandy Hook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sandy Hook city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 80.5
Sandy Hook's overall cost of living index is 80.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sandy Hook costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sandy Hook, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$327
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
45.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$20,469
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sandy Hook's violent crime rate is 53.2 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
53.2 /100k
Property Crime
212.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sandy Hook is served primarily by Elliott County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sandy Hook, KY
National Avg
School District
Elliott County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sandy Hook sees average highs of 40.6°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.4 inches of snow per year.
Sandy Hook's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sandy Hook roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,800 and median rent is $327/month.
Sandy Hook's violent crime rate is 53.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 212.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sandy Hook are operated by Elliott County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sandy Hook, KY has a population of 708, a median household income of $20,469, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sandy Hook averages 40.6°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches
with about 3.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sandy Hook, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41171.
The population of Sandy Hook, Kentucky is 708 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sandy Hook: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $87,800, median household income $20,469, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sandy Hook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
