Sandy, Blanco County, Texas

Sandy, Blanco County, Texas
Unincorporated community
Sandy is located in Texas
Sandy
Sandy
Sandy is located in the United States
Sandy
Sandy
Coordinates: 30°21′39″N 98°28′10″W / 30.36083°N 98.46944°W / 30.36083; -98.46944
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBlanco
Elevation
1,280 ft (390 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code830
GNIS feature ID1379023[1]

Sandy is an unincorporated community in Blanco County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000.

Geography

Sandy is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1320 and 1323, 7 mi (11 km) northwest of Johnson City in northwestern Blanco County.[2] It is also located 80 mi (130 km) west of Austin and 39 mi (63 km) west of Fredericksburg.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers, and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sandy has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Education

Sometime during the 20th century, Sandy joined with the Johnson City Independent School District.[2] It continues to be served by the Johnson City ISD today.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sandy, Blanco County, Texas
  2. ^ a b Ogilvie, Mary H. "Sandy, TX (Blanco County)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Sandy, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Sandy, Texas