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Big Sandy, TN
Town in Benton County, Tennessee.
Population
507
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
808
ZIP codes
0
Big Sandy and its ZIP codes
Big Sandy at a glance
- Big Sandy is about 4.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,500, 32% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,000 (76% below Tennessee) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Big Sandy, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Sandy, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,500
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$70,000
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher
6.1%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (77), Irish Americans (66), Scottish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Big Sandy.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,265
4,440 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,241
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $8,314 per person
How people get to work
Big Sandy, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.4%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Sandy, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Sandy, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Big Sandy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CamdenCity | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| EvaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| ParisCity | 13 mi | 12.9 |
| BuchananCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| BrucetonTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| New JohnsonvilleCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| Hollow RockTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| WhitlockCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| HenryTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Tennessee RidgeTown | 20 mi | 3.7 |
| WaverlyCity | 20 mi | 8.8 |
| PuryearCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| DoverCity | 22 mi | 3.9 |
| ErinCity | 22 mi | 3.9 |
| Hazel, KYCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Cottage GroveTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Sandy, TN in?
- Big Sandy is in Benton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Big Sandy, TN?
- About 507 people live in Big Sandy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Sandy?
- Nearby places include Camden (12 mi), Eva (12 mi), Paris (13 mi), Buchanan (15 mi), Bruceton (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023