Fort Gay, WV
Living in Fort Gay
Bikeability11
Walkability40
Commute38
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports7
Hospitals26
Colleges7
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Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
891Population+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
$17kMedian 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
$80kMedian Home Value+$2.5k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$405Median 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
Trinity Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Covenant School
21 miles, N
Carter Christian Academy
21 miles, NW
Grace Christian School
21 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Gay, WV
Tri-State Bible College
21 miles, N
Marshall University
23 miles, NE
Kentucky Christian University
24 miles, NW
Strayer University-West Virginia
43 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Gay, WV
Three Rivers Medical Center
2 miles, S
Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc
22 miles, NE
River Park Hospital
22 miles, N
Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Fort Gay, WV
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
17 miles, N
Yeager Airport
57 miles, E
Blue Grass Airport
110 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
114 miles, S