Big Sandy, TX
Living in Big Sandy
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute50
Public Transit4
Affordability100
Public Safety35
Airports14
Hospitals64
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation-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
$39kMedian 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
$85kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$559Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Sandy, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Sandy, TX
Promise Academy
19 miles, SW
Islamic Faith Academy
19 miles, S
Christian Heritage Classical School
19 miles, E
Longview Christian Academy
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Big Sandy, TX
Jarvis Christian College
4 miles, W
Texas College
19 miles, SW
The University of Texas at Tyler
20 miles, SW
LeTourneau University
24 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Sandy, TX
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
20 miles, SW
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Big Sandy, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
23 miles, SW
East Texas Regional Airport
27 miles, SE
Shreveport Regional Airport
76 miles, E
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
88 miles, NE