Median Income $60,000

20% lower than US avg

Home Value $84,200

70% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.4%

66% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.8%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 10.0%

178% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.7%

46% lower than US avg

How Iron Gate Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population408

Median Age41.4 yrs

Density1,236/mi²

Male / Female38% / 62%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$60,000

Per Capita$26,773

Unemployment10.0%

Poverty6.7%

Commute33 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$84,200

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units233

Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity38.8%

Uninsured9.7%

Smoking17.8%

Depression26.6%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI35 (Good)

Rain39.5 in/yr

Sunny Days317/yr

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.4%

High School+83.2%

Graduate+3.4%

School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%

Commute33 min

Broadband76.8%

Libraries1

Is Iron Gate a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iron Gate receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Iron Gate offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iron Gate is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iron Gate is $84,200, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Iron Gate experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 10.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Iron Gate has a population of 408 with a density of 1,236 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 6.4% Black.

Population

408

Total Population

1,236

People / sq mi

41.4yrs

Median Age

6% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.2%

Female 61.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Iron Gate vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Iron Gate vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iron Gate is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Iron Gate vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$60,000
	20% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$26,773
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,114
IRS Avg AGI	$46,980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	10.0%
	178% above US avg
Poverty Rate	6.7%
	46% below US avg
Establishments (County)	293

Business (County)

Restaurants	19
Healthcare	13
Retail	37
Manufacturing	8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,700
	51% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	2.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	32.5 min
Drive Alone	90.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Iron Gate is $84,200, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$84,200
	70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,137
1 Bedroom	$1,181
2 Bedrooms	$1,369
3 Bedrooms	$1,787
4 Bedrooms	$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	91.9%
Housing Units	233
Median Year Built	1960

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,700
	51% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.02%

In Iron Gate, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.8% are current smokers. 26.6% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Iron Gate vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.8%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	33.7%
Asthma	11.3%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.8%
	27% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.0%
Physical Inactivity	25.9%
Depression	26.6%
Mental Distress	20.1%
Physical Distress	14.6%
Short Sleep	36.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.7%
Uninsured	9.7%
	13% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.8%
Dental Visits	60.6%
Premature Death	15,933/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	100.0%
Healthcare Facilities	13

Iron Gate has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.5 inches. The area enjoys 317 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.5 inches
	4% above US avg
Snowfall	10.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,020 ft (311 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	1,236/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7989°N, 79.7906°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	51580

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.3-point margin. 76.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%

D 33.1%

Winner: Republican by 33.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.4%
	66% below US avg
High School+	83.2%
Graduate Degree+	3.4%
School Test Score	5.58

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	1,236/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	76.8%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	13
Restaurants	19
Retail Stores	37

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	32.5 min
Drive Alone	90.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Iron Gate, VA

How Iron Gate Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Iron Gate a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Iron Gate vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Iron Gate vs U.S. Average

Income: Iron Gate vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Iron Gate vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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