Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Sandy Creek’s median rent is $668 a month, below both New York’s towns ($1,101 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Sandy Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Sandy Creek beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1867.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sandy Creek, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Sandy Creek.
Sandy Creek has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 80°F, Sandy Creek’s July high is below both the New York town median (81°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Sandy Creek for work: only 8% work in town. The average trip to work in Sandy Creek is 20 minutes. Since 2013, Sandy Creek has added 172 jobs, to 296 in 2023.
| Sandy Creek | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
19% of adults smoke cigarettes in Sandy Creek. Sandy Creek beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17. 33% of adults get no exercise outside work in Sandy Creek.
| Sandy Creek | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 25% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 36% |
| What stands out | Sandy Creek | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 6% |
| More smokers | 18.7% | 11.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Sandy Creek; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Sandy Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Town in New York, United States
Sandy Creek is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,939 at the time of the 2010 census. The name is derived from the Sandy Creek stream passing through the area. The Town of Sandy Creek is in the northwestern part of the county. The village of Sandy Creek is located within the town.
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Sandy Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Clarence D. Clark and Irving G. Hubbs.