Gates County, NC
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
3/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
4/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
5/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.
Residents
Population
10,437
332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
10.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$61,612
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$163,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$513
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$589
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
4
North Carolina
1
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
5
North Carolina
2
United States
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.
Liberal (52%) (47%) ConservativeClimate
Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 1 | 39 |
| Feb | 3 | 1 | 42 |
| Mar | 4 | 0 | 49 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 58 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 75 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 78 |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 77 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 60 |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 51 |
| Dec | 3 | 1 | 42 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Gates County Senior High
<1 miles, N
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Central Middle School
2 miles, W
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Gatesville Elementary
4 miles, W
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Buckland Elementary
4 miles, NW
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Colleges
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
20 miles, W
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Paul D Camp Community College
21 miles, N
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Suffolk Beauty Academy
22 miles, NE
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Chowan University
22 miles, W
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Hospitals
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
20 miles, W
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Southampton Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
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Sentara Obici Hospital
24 miles, NE
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Vidant Chowan Hospital
26 miles, S
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Airports
Norfolk International Airport
42 miles, NE
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Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
49 miles, NE
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Pitt-Greenville Airport
68 miles, SW
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Richmond International Airport
81 miles, N
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