Gary, WV
Living in Gary
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute61
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports4
Hospitals48
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
628Population-508 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over23%
Diversity
Black21%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate45%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income+$1.8k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K49%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K6%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government28%
Private sector37%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office17%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$32kMedian Home Value+$1.4k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K71%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas7%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gary
United States45
West Virginia21
McDowell County5
Property Crime in Gary
United States48
West Virginia20
McDowell County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gary
Inland Flooding34
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gary, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gary, WV
First Apostolic Christian
23 miles, SW
Richlands Christian Academy
24 miles, SW
Faith Academy
25 miles, SW
Mercer Christian Academy
26 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Gary, WV
Bluefield State College
18 miles, E
Bluefield College
18 miles, SE
Concord University
29 miles, E
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
34 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gary, WV
Welch Community Hospital
6 miles, NW
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
17 miles, S
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SE
Princeton Community Hospital
23 miles, E