West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Gauley Bridge is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 466. Residents earn $19,500 per year, which is 74% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gauley Bridge receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gauley Bridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gauley Bridge is $19,500, 74% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 32.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Gauley Bridge is $71,600, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $441 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Gauley Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $19,500 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,148 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $916 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,919 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.2% |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,186 |
| County GDP | $1,578M |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,905 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.66% |
| Commute Time | 33.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $71,600 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $90,245 |
| Census Median Rent | $441 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.9% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,905 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.66% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.3% |
| Depression | 34.2% |
| Mental Distress | 24.8% |
| Physical Distress | 17.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 15,973/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1668°N, 81.2096°W |
| County FIPS | 54019 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.2% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.4% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 33.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |