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Gassaway, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Braxton County County
Gassaway, WV
At a Glance
How Gassaway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gassaway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gassaway a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gassaway residents earn a median household income of $40,156 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,564. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gassaway is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,646. Median rent is $431/month, with 24.6% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Gassaway reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 323/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Gassaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gassaway has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.