Sandy Hook, Kentucky
City · Population 628 · #271 in Kentucky
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About Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook is a tiny community in eastern Kentucky with an estimated population of 628.
Sandy Hook holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 641 residents per square mile.
📰 Sandy Hook News Today
- William Furnish Obituary (2026) - Sandy Hook, KY - Times Gazette Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- David H Wolfenbarger Obituary | Lewis and Ferguson Funeral Home | Sandy Hook, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 9
- Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting | Facts & Timeline Encyclopedia Britannica · Jul 22
- Schedule - Elliott County Lions (Sandy Hook, KY) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 1
- Tornado warning canceled for portions of Elliott and Lawrence counties WSAZ · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sandy Hook Unique
- Positioned in eastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sandy Hook
- Grayson Lake State Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sandy Hook
- Elliott County High School
- Elliott County Intermediate School
- Elliott County Middle School
- Elliott County Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)628
Rank in state#271 of 418
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density641/sq mi
Coordinates38.0934, -83.1226