At a Glance
Median Income
$27,679
$19,434 per capita
Home Value
$58,100
Zillow: $124,955
Median Rent
$671/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
28.8% smoking rate
How Fort Gay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Gay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Gay a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Gay residents earn a median household income of $27,679 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,434. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 353 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Gay is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,955. Median rent is $671/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
5.3% of adults in Fort Gay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Gay has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population459
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$27,679
Per Capita$19,434
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.7%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent$671
Ownership41.4%
Zillow$124,955
Housing Units419
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking28.8%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death14,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation707 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute35 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Fort Gay was founded in 1789.
The median home in Fort Gay was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.