Fort Gay, WV

Living in Fort Gay

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 40
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 7
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Schools 26
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Residents

891 Population +120 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -6 (2010–19)
3% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school35%
High school graduate48%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone35%

Economy

$17k Median Household Income -$1.1k (2010–19)
56% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K66%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts6%
Sales and office14%
Service39%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle2%
Walked3%

Housing

$80k Median Home Value +$2.5k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$405 Median Monthly Rent +$134 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home30%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K5%
$250K to $299K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
LP gas2%
Utility gas41%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Gay

United States45
West Virginia21
Huntington Metro Area17
Wayne County5

Property Crime in Fort Gay

United States48
West Virginia20
Huntington Metro Area21
Wayne County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 5
Feb 36 3 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Gay

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Gay, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Gay, WV

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Covenant School
21 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Fort Gay, WV

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Marshall University
23 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Gay, WV

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River Park Hospital
22 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Fort Gay, WV

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Yeager Airport
57 miles, E
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Blue Grass Airport
110 miles, W
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Tri-Cities Airport
114 miles, S