Gauley Bridge, WV
Living in Gauley Bridge
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute28
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety82
Airports4
Hospitals44
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
858Population+301 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-18 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian98%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate52%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Private sector78%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office20%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$376Median Monthly Rent+$44 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Utility gas58%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gauley Bridge
United States45
West Virginia21
Beckley Metro Area38
Fayette County25
Property Crime in Gauley Bridge
United States48
West Virginia20
Beckley Metro Area40
Fayette County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 12 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gauley Bridge
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding49
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gauley Bridge, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gauley Bridge, WV
World Changers Christian Academy
4 miles, SW
Boomer Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Covenant Promise Christian Academy
5 miles, SW
Mountain View Christian School
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gauley Bridge, WV
Appalachian Bible College
22 miles, S
University of Charleston
25 miles, NW
West Virginia State University
34 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gauley Bridge, WV
Montgomery General Hospital, Inc
6 miles, W
Plateau Medical Center
14 miles, S
Highland Hospital
22 miles, NW
Summersville Regional Medical Center
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Gauley Bridge, WV
Yeager Airport
25 miles, NW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
49 miles, SE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
75 miles, W