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Sandy Hook, MD
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland.
Population
165
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
765
ZIP codes
0
Sandy Hook and its ZIP codes
Local data for Sandy Hook, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Sandy Hook.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,257
66,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,506 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sandy Hook, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,066
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
280
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandy Hook, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Sandy Hook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Garretts MillCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Harpers Ferry, WVTown | 1.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Bolivar, WVTown | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| YarrowsburgCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| DarganCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| BrunswickCity | 4.1 mi | 3.3 |
| RosemontVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Lovettsville, VATown | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| GaplandCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BurkittsvilleTown | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| AntietamCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Trego-Rohrersville StationCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| Shenandoah Junction, WVCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| RohrersvilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount BriarCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandy Hook, MD in?
- Sandy Hook is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Sandy Hook, MD?
- About 165 people live in Sandy Hook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandy Hook?
- Nearby places include Garretts Mill (1.8 mi), Harpers Ferry, WV (1.9 mi), Bolivar, WV (2.6 mi), Yarrowsburg (3.4 mi), Dargan (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023