What are the schools like in Iron Gate, VA?

School district data for Iron Gate is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Iron Gate?

The median household income in Iron Gate, VA is $42,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.5%.

What is the weather like in Iron Gate, VA?

Iron Gate has an average high temperature of 41.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.1 inches.

Iron Gate, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Iron Gate, VA?

Iron Gate has a violent crime rate of 228.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2389.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Iron Gate, VA a Good Place to Live?

Iron Gate is a small town of 397 in Virginia, with a median household income of $42,500 and a 20.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Iron Gate stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Iron Gate is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Iron Gate city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Iron Gate metro area.

Metric	Iron Gate, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Iron Gate's violent crime rate is 228.8 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

228.8 /100k

Property Crime

2389.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Iron Gate, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Iron Gate sees average highs of 41.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Iron Gate, VA
Average High — January	41.5°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	43.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.1"

Demographics

Metric	Iron Gate, VA	National Avg
Population	397	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cliftondale Park, VA 2 mi Clifton Forge, VA 3 mi Selma, VA 3 mi Glen Wilton, VA 3 mi Low Moor, VA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Iron Gate

Iron Gate, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24448

Iron Gate vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iron Gate, VA affordable or expensive?

Iron Gate has a median home value of $75,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $42,500.

What is the crime rate in Iron Gate, VA?

Iron Gate's violent crime rate is 228.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2389.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Iron Gate?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Iron Gate, VA a good place to live?

Iron Gate, VA has a population of 397, a median household income of $42,500, and an unemployment rate of 20.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Iron Gate?

Iron Gate averages 41.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches with about 10.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Iron Gate?

Iron Gate, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24448.

What is the population of Iron Gate?

The population of Iron Gate, Virginia is 397 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Iron Gate?

Key numbers for living in Iron Gate: median home $75,400, median household income $42,500, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Iron Gate side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.