Gate City, VA
Living in Gate City
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute68
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports19
Hospitals33
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-986 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income-$4.5k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector64%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value-$2.8k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$325Median Monthly Rent-$41 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas3%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gate City
United States45
Virginia30
Kingsport Metro Area45
Scott County11
Property Crime in Gate City
United States48
Virginia39
Kingsport Metro Area56
Scott County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gate City
Inland Flooding47
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gate City, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gate City, VA
Cedar View Christian School
4 miles, S
Lighthouse Christian School
6 miles, S
St Paul's Day School & Kindergarten
7 miles, S
Christian Life Academy
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Gate City, VA
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
22 miles, N
King University
24 miles, E
East Tennessee State University
27 miles, SE
Milligan University
29 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gate City, VA
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center
7 miles, S
Indian Path Community Hospital
7 miles, SE
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
18 miles, E
Lonesome Pine Hospital
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Gate City, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
15 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
84 miles, S
McGhee Tyson Airport
98 miles, SW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
119 miles, N