At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$26,773 per capita
Home Value
$84,200
Zillow: $138,927
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iron Gate a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 18.8% (422% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population408
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$26,773
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty6.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,200
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$138,927
Housing Units233
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,933/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Iron Gate was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.