Gatewood, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
443
Population
288/sq mi density
$73,914
Median Income
$28,735 per capita
$96,400
Home Value
$190,687 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,914 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gatewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 55.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,022 ft (616 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0046°N, 81.0650°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Gatewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (2.9").