SandyOH
A town of 3,566, settled in 1809. Public schools that outperform most of Ohio.
What makes Sandy stand out
The 2 things Sandy does most differently from other towns.
91% of working residents leave Sandy for work
Where Sandy’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Sandy’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sandy. Another town gets a different order.
Sandy’s public schools outperform 73% of Ohio districts
The public schools Sandy’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Elementary School Private | PK–5 | 81 |
Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Sandy beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Sandy | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 8% |
| More smokers | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.7% | 15.3% |
Most working residents commute out of Sandy
Most working residents leave Sandy for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Canton (19%), Jackson (6%) and Canton (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Sandy has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
0% of Sandy is conserved land
0.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Waynesburg Mohawk Community Park | 0.3 mi | 5 |
| 2. Waynesburg Park | — | 8 |
| 3. Magnolia Village Park | — | 7 |
About Sandy
Township in Ohio, US
Sandy Township is one of the seventeen townships of Stark County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 3,561 people in the township, 1,899 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.
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- Established
- 1809
- Population
- 3,561
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 971 ft
Sandy’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Sandy.