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Fort Gay, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Lawrence County County
Fort Gay, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Fort Gay a Good Place to Live?
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 $121,868. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Gay reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,609/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.