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Iron Gate, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Covington city County
Iron Gate, VA
At a Glance
How Iron Gate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iron Gate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Iron Gate a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Iron Gate residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,773. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iron Gate is $84,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,927. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Iron Gate reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,918/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Iron Gate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.