At a Glance
Median Income
$13,826
$14,634 per capita
Median Rent
$763/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
31.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
65.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
23.3% smoking rate
How Gough Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gough a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gough residents earn a median household income of $13,826 , which is 82% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,634. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 65.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Gough hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
31.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gough has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age77.4 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female11% / 89%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$13,826
Per Capita$14,634
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty65.0%
County GDP$729M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$763
Ownership10.9%
Zillow$214,549
Housing Units147
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation359 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+31.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gough was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.