Big Sandy, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
14 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,054 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$69,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$321 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$465 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McDowell County
1
West Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McDowell County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 31
Feb 2 4 35
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 0 44
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 6, WV Delegate District 36, WV
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Schools

Fall River Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Sandy River Middle School
5 miles, W • 1.4 star
Iaeger Elementary School
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Bluefield State College
29 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Welch Community Hospital
7 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Buchanan General Hospital
23 miles, W • 4.1 star
Clinch Valley Medical Center
26 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
64 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
76 miles, E • 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
78 miles, SW • 1 star
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