Fort Gay, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Lawrence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
459
Population
553/sq mi density
$27,679
Median Income
$19,434 per capita
$58,100
Home Value
$124,955 Zillow
$671
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$27,679 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $671/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Gay enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1222°N, 82.5913°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Fort Gay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.1").