The Town FilesSandy Hook, Kentucky
City in Elliott County · population 641 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,100
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 50.5
Sandy Hook is a city of 641 people in Elliott County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $132,100, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 97% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 91% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 83% of Kentucky towns.
How Sandy Hook ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sandy Hook is worth $132,100, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Median rent is $342 a month. 42.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sandy Hook | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,100 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $342 | $837 |
| Median household income | — | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 42.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.4% | — |
Who lives in Sandy Hook
| People | Sandy Hook | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 45.1% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 40.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 88.6% |
Weather in Sandy Hook
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sandy Hook since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 2, 2012 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 83 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 2, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 8, 2015.
Severe weather in Elliott County since 1996
Elliott County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Elliott County
Elliott County had 857 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,029 a year. Unemployment was 8.2% in 2023; in Sandy Hook itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Sandy Hook
4 public schools with 911 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott County High School | 9-12 | 313 | 11.6 |
| Elliott County Primary School | PK-2 | 214 | 14.3 |
| Elliott County Middle School | 6-8 | 195 | 13.9 |
| Elliott County Intermediate School | 3-5 | 189 | 12.6 |
Towns near Sandy Hook
- West Liberty, KY14.5 mi · 3,215 people · home $206,300
- Olive Hill, KY14.9 mi · 1,580 people · home $136,700
- Morehead, KY19.0 mi · 7,151 people · home $184,900
- Grayson, KY19.5 mi · 3,834 people · home $136,900
- Salyersville, KY24.5 mi · 1,591 people · home $77,400
- Paintsville, KY25.6 mi · 4,312 people · home $116,100
- Louisa, KY27.6 mi · 2,679 people · home $120,500
- West Van Lear, KY28.2 mi · 768 people · home $135,300
Sandy Hook questions
Is Sandy Hook, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sandy Hook scores better for retirees than 91% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 97%. 30.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.5).
How much does a house cost in Sandy Hook?
The median owner-occupied home in Sandy Hook is valued at $132,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is $342 a month.
What is the weather like in Sandy Hook?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 9.4 inches of snow.
Does Sandy Hook get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sandy Hook since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)