At a Glance
Home Value
$92,700
Zillow: $84,633
Violent Crime
4,176/100K
8,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
69.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
24.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Gilbert Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilbert Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilbert Creek a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilbert Creek is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,633. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Gilbert Creek reports 4,176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 999% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,874/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Gilbert Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
69.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilbert Creek has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,119
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,107
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
Home Value$92,700
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$84,633
Housing Units466
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent4,176/100K
Property8,874/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death24,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,504 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+69.1%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute38 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilbert Creek was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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