Big Sandy, Tennessee

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Population in 2022: 488 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.8%
 
Males: 249  (51.1%)
Females: 239  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

36.4 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 38221.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,777 (it was $22,917 in 2000)
Big Sandy:

$46,777
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,859 (it was $13,688 in 2000)

Big Sandy town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $85,526 (it was $44,200 in 2000)
Big Sandy:

$85,526
TN:

$284,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $89,110; detached houses: $109,025; mobile homes: $36,793

Median gross rent in 2022: $714.

March 2022 cost of living index in Big Sandy: 77.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.1%

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  • Races in Big Sandy, TN (2022)
    • 57895.9%White alone
    • 223.6%Two or more races
    • 20.3%Black alone

Races in Big Sandy detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Big Sandy, Tennessee as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Big Sandy is 40 to 1.


Crime rates in Big Sandy by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
1
(196.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(590.6)
6
(1,077)
0
(0.0)
1
(178.3)
1
(182.1)
1
(183.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(185.2)
6
(1,126)
1
(193.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
3
(590.6)
8
(1,436)
1
(177.9)
3
(534.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(183.2)
3
(556.6)
4
(740.7)
8
(1,501)
1
(193.4)
3
(574.7)
1
(192.7)
1
(194.2)
1
(206.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(1,181)
8
(1,436)
2
(355.9)
1
(178.3)
2
(364.3)
10
(1,832)
6
(1,113)
7
(1,296)
19
(3,565)
8
(1,547)
5
(957.9)
1
(192.7)
1
(194.2)
1
(206.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(196.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(178.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(187.6)
1
(193.4)
2
(383.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(359.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(183.2)
1
(185.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(193.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index616.1373.426.794.551.0122.783.5140.7487.8129.6109.221.221.422.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Big Sandy, TN

Crime rate in Big Sandy detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.94
Tennessee average:

2.57
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Ancestries: American (59.4%), Irish (8.2%), English (5.8%), Scotch-Irish (4.5%), Scottish (4.5%), German (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1903

Land area: 0.71 square miles.

Population density: 686 people per square mile   (low).

Big Sandy, Tennessee map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
Tennessee:

2.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $594 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $490 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN (46.3 miles , pop. 103,455).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (73.9 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (388.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Springville, TN (2.5 miles ),
Buchanan-Elkhorn, TN (3.5 miles ),
Eva, TN (3.5 miles ),
Camden, TN (3.6 miles ),
Paris, TN (3.7 miles ),
Bruceton, TN (4.0 miles ),
New Johnsonville, TN (4.0 miles ),
Hollow Rock, TN (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 36.23 N, Longitude: 88.09 W

Area code: 731

Distribution of median household income in Big Sandy, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Big Sandy, TN in 2022
Big Sandy satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+1.4%).
Most common industries in Big Sandy, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Truck transportation (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.4%)
  • Apparel (5.9%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.9%)
  • Construction (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (15.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.2%)
  • Machinery (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Apparel (10.6%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Big Sandy, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (2.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (2.9%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (20.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.0%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Other financial specialists (7.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)

Average climate in Big Sandy, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2009 was 6.16. This is significantly better than average.

City:

6.16
U.S.:

72.56
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.86. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.86
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 1.49. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.49
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 33.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Big Sandy-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.6 miles away from the Big Sandy town center killed 3 people and injured 137 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/22/1999, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.8 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Big Sandy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 285% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 153.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.4 miles away from Big Sandy center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 103.1 miles away from Big Sandy center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 153.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 122.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 132.1 miles away from Big Sandy center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Benton County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 10, Floods: 9, Winds: 7, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Big Sandy topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Big Sandy:

  • TENNESSEE QUALITY HOMECARE NW (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CAMDEN, TN)
  • CAMDEN HLTHCARE AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CAMDEN, TN)
  • HILLHAVEN CONVALESCENT CENTER CAMDEN (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CAMDEN, TN)
  • CAMDEN GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; CAMDEN, TN)
  • HEALTHPLUS OF TENNESSEE INC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; PARIS, TN)
  • PARIS MANOR NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PARIS, TN)
  • DCI PARIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; PARIS, TN)

Airports located in Big Sandy:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Big Sandy:

  • Bethel University (about 25 miles; McKenzie, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,878)
  • Murray State University (about 30 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 45 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Austin Peay State University (about 46 miles; Clarksville, TN; FT enrollment: 8,621)
  • Hopkinsville Community College (about 56 miles; Hopkinsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,269)
  • Jackson State Community College (about 57 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,958)
  • Union University (about 58 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)

Public high school in Big Sandy:

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Points of interest:

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Creek: Mud Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Benton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Big Sandy that have no violations reported:

  • BIG SANDY WATER DEPT (Population served: 1,038, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HARBOR UTILITY DISTRICT (Population served: 650, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

58.2%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Big Sandy (2011 data):

  • Bank of Camden: Big Sandy Branch at State Highway 69, branch established on 1972/10/16. Info updated 2009/11/06: Bank assets: $207.1 mil, Deposits: $154.1 mil, headquarters in Camden, TN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Clayton Bancorp, Inc

For population 15 years and over in Big Sandy:

Marital status in Big Sandy, TN
  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 27.3%

For population 25 years and over in Big Sandy:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Tennessee average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Big Sandy, TN (based on Benton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,68537
Mainline Protestant1,57915
Black Protestant2952
Catholic2121
Other11
None7,717-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Benton County:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Benton County:

8.00 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Benton County:

11.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.7%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.7%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.8%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Big Sandy:

51.2%
State:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Big Sandy:

42.0%
Tennessee:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Big Sandy:

28.0
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Big Sandy:

16.5%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.2%
Tennessee:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
Tennessee:

6.8

Overweight people:
Big Sandy:

36.4%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
Big Sandy:

46.7%
Tennessee:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.3%
State:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Big Sandy, TN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$5,870$35,2201$104
Water Supply 1$2,899$34,7880$0
Sewerage 1$1,998$23,9760$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,168$50,0160$0
Solid Waste Management 1$2,866$34,3920$0
Totals for Government 6$17,802$35,6041$104

Big Sandy government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $259,000 ($530.74)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($6.15)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $95,000 ($194.67)
    General - Other: $82,000 ($168.03)
    Police Protection: $68,000 ($139.34)
    Central Staff Services: $60,000 ($122.95)
    Solid Waste Management: $49,000 ($100.41)
    Sewerage: $36,000 ($73.77)
    Regular Highways: $27,000 ($55.33)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($22.54)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($20.49)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $24,000 ($49.18)

Big Sandy government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $86,000 ($176.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $56,000 ($114.75)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $89,000 ($182.38)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($10.25)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($8.20)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($2.05)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $215,000 ($440.57)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $259,000 ($530.74)
    General Local Government Support: $70,000 ($143.44)
    Other: $16,000 ($32.79)
    Highways: $16,000 ($32.79)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($4.10)
  • Tax - Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $54,000 ($110.66)
    Property: $45,000 ($92.21)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($6.15)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($2.05)

Big Sandy government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $553,000 ($1133.20)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $542,000 ($1110.66)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($22.54)

Big Sandy government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,077,000 ($2206.97)

Strongest AM radio stations in Big Sandy:

  • WMUF (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PARIS, TN; Owner: BENTON-WEATHERFORD B/CTING OF TN,INC)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTPR (710 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PARIS, TN; Owner: WENK BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WPHC (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WAVERLY, TN)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDKN (1260 AM; 5 kW; DICKSON, TN; Owner: EDMISSON & EUBANK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKY (1130 AM; 2 kW; MURRAY, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Big Sandy:

  • WTPR-FM (101.5 FM; MCKINNON, TN; Owner: WENK BROADCAST GROUP)
  • WMUF-FM (104.7 FM; HENRY, TN; Owner: BENTON WEATHERFORD B/C INC OF TN)
  • WAKQ (105.5 FM; PARIS, TN; Owner: WENK BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • WLZK (94.1 FM; PARIS, TN; Owner: BENTON-WEATHERFORD BRD/CST INC OF TN)
  • WRJB (95.9 FM; CAMDEN, TN; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC)
  • WCVQ (107.9 FM; FORT CAMPBELL, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WFGE (103.7 FM; MURRAY, KY; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WAYW (89.9 FM; NEW JOHNSONVILLE, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WFGZ (94.5 FM; LOBELVILLE, TN; Owner: OHIO BROADCAST ASSOCIATES)
  • WKMS-FM (91.3 FM; MURRAY, KY; Owner: MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQZQ-FM (102.5 FM; DICKSON, TN; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVRY (105.1 FM; WAVERLY, TN; Owner: REACH SATELLITE NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAJJ (89.3 FM; MCKENZIE, TN; Owner: HEARTLAND MINSTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Big Sandy:

  • WQTV-LP (Channel 24; MURRAY, KY; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)

Big Sandy fatal accident list:

Jul 18, 2018 01:57 PM, Us-641 Sr-69, Lat: 36.225411, Lon: -88.084189, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 24, 2012 00:05 AM, Old Homestead Rd, Lat: 36.259017, Lon: -88.066428, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 23, 2000 01:12 AM, Us-Sr69, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 35.1mTotal length
  • $3,998,000Total costs
  • 14,165Total average daily traffic
  • 630Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21,896Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Big Sandy, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Big Sandy, TN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Big Sandy)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lick Creek, Hill Rd (Lat: 36.278806 Lon: -88.033083), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: KT9132,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.175 MHz, Grant Date: 04/22/2022, Expiration Date: 05/05/2032, Certifier: Justin Whipple, Registrant: Area Wide Communications, LLC, Medina, TN 38355, Phone: (731) 783-5380, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Big Sandy)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Big Sandy)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 20. The highest number of fire incidents - 34 took place in 2009, and the least - 4 in 2003. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Big Sandy, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (43.4%), and Outside Fires (43.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Big Sandy, TN
    • 15143.4%Structure Fires
    • 15043.1%Outside Fires
    • 4713.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Big Sandy, TN
Most common first names in Big Sandy, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6172.8 years
John3774.0 years
William3474.8 years
Mary2877.0 years
Robert2075.5 years
Charles1769.1 years
George1675.5 years
Thomas1375.6 years
Richard1170.2 years
Dorothy1076.3 years
Most common last names in Big Sandy, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Stockdale4077.8 years
Brewer3075.6 years
Berry2774.8 years
Evans2075.3 years
Holland1676.2 years
Cooper1672.4 years
Mcdaniel1580.9 years
French1569.6 years
Baker1477.6 years
Barnes1478.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Big Sandy, TN
  • 68.2%Utility gas
  • 27.8%Electricity
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Big Sandy, TN
  • 67.3%Utility gas
  • 30.6%Electricity
  • 2.0%No fuel used


Big Sandy compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Jack A. Kummerow (2)
  • John A. Wilkinson (2)
  • Jack Kummerow (1)
  • John Wilkinson (1)
  • Jack A. C. Kummerow, Ii (1)
  • Aundrea Fleck (1)
  • Deborah Herb-Weinert (1)
  • Karl H. Weinert (1)

Total of 9 patent applications in 2008-2024.