Gallipolis Ferry, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Gallia County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
766 Population 336/sq mi density
$44,250 Median Income $17,321 per capita
$92,200 Home Value $166,633 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Gallipolis Ferry, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,250
41% below
$17,321 per capita
Home Value
$92,200
67% below
Zillow: $166,633
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Gallipolis Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gallipolis Ferry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gallipolis Ferry a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gallipolis Ferry residents earn a median household income of $44,250 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,321. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gallipolis Ferry is $92,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,633. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

18.3% of adults in Gallipolis Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gallipolis Ferry has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population766
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,250
Per Capita$17,321
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$2,336M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$166,633
Housing Units300
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation581 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gallipolis Ferry was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.