West Virginia
Gilbert is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 320. Residents earn $53,625 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gilbert receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gilbert stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Gilbert is $53,625, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Gilbert is $81,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Gilbert experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. 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 | $53,625 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,778 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,497 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,008 |
| County GDP | $2,101M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,733 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.12% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $81,900 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $84,633 |
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.0% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,733 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.12% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.3% |
| Depression | 35.5% |
| Mental Distress | 25.6% |
| Physical Distress | 18.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 22,020/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6149°N, 81.8704°W |
| County FIPS | 54045 |
Winner: Republican by 66.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.9% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |