Sandy, Blanco County, Texas Explained

Official Name:Sandy, Blanco County, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Sandy
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Blanco
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1,280
Coordinates:30.3608°N -98.4694°W
Area Code:830
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1379023

Sandy is an unincorporated community in Blanco County, in the U.S. state of Texas. 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, 7miles northwest of Johnson City in northwestern Blanco County.[1] It is also located 80miles west of Austin and 39miles west of Fredericksburg.[2]

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.[3]

Education

Sometime during the 20th century, Sandy joined with the Johnson City Independent School District.[1] It continues to be served by the Johnson City ISD today.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ogilvie . Mary H. . Sandy, TX (Blanco County) . 2022-08-15 . tshaonline.org.
  2. Web site: Sandy, Texas . Texas Escapes Online Magazine . 2022-08-15.
  3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=630814&cityname=Sandy%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Sandy, Texas