West Virginia
Gallipolis Ferry is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 766. Residents earn $44,250 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gallipolis Ferry receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gallipolis Ferry offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gallipolis Ferry is $44,250, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gallipolis Ferry is $92,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Gallipolis Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,250 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,321 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,221 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 757 |
| County GDP | $2,336M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,389 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.76% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $92,200 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $155,806 |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,389 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.76% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% |
| Depression | 33.1% |
| Mental Distress | 23.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 13,985/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.5 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7745°N, 82.2040°W |
| County FIPS | 39053 |
Winner: Republican by 59.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.3% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |