West Virginia
Gassaway is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 600. Residents earn $40,156 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gassaway receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gassaway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gassaway is $40,156, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gassaway is $101,700, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $431 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Gassaway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches, including 17.3 inches of snow. 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 | $40,156 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,564 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $883 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,455 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 380 |
| County GDP | $417M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,860 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $101,700 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,646 |
| Census Median Rent | $431 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,860 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% |
| Depression | 32.8% |
| Mental Distress | 24.5% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,079/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6667°N, 80.7704°W |
| County FIPS | 54007 |
Winner: Republican by 51.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 66.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |