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Sandy Hook, KY
City in Elliott County, Kentucky.
Population
456
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
464
ZIP codes
0
Sandy Hook and its ZIP codes
Sandy Hook at a glance
- Sandy Hook is about 4 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Sandy Hook, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elliott County. PPP loans are for Sandy Hook.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,004
898 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$31,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.2M
FY 2026, $6,550 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sandy Hook, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
244
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
Cities near Sandy Hook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West LibertyCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Olive HillCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| BlaineCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MoreheadCity | 18 mi | 9.7 |
| GraysonCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| Lakeview HeightsCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| EzelCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmersCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| SalyersvilleCity | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| Hazel GreenCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| PaintsvilleCity | 27 mi | 6.6 |
| Salt LickCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| LouisaCity | 28 mi | 2.2 |
| West Van LearCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| FrenchburgCity | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| Fort Gay, WVTown | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandy Hook, KY in?
- Sandy Hook is in Elliott County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Sandy Hook, KY?
- About 456 people live in Sandy Hook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandy Hook?
- Nearby places include West Liberty (14 mi), Olive Hill (15 mi), Blaine (16 mi), Morehead (18 mi), Grayson (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023