What are the schools like in Fort Gay, WV?

Fort Gay is served primarily by Wayne County Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Fort Gay?

The median household income in Fort Gay, WV is $24,519 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Fort Gay, WV?

Fort Gay has an average high temperature of 43.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.4 inches.

Fort Gay, WV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fort Gay, WV affordable or expensive?

Fort Gay's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort Gay is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,300 and the median rent is $762 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Gay, WV?

Crime rate data for Fort Gay is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Fort Gay, WV a Good Place to Live?

Fort Gay is a small town of 565 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $24,519 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Fort Gay stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Fort Gay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 88.4

Fort Gay's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fort Gay costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fort Gay, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$762	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$24,519	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Fort Gay is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Fort Gay is served primarily by Wayne County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fort Gay, WV	National Avg
School District	Wayne County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Gay sees average highs of 43.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 17.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Gay, WV
Average High — January	43.8°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	17.4"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Gay, WV	National Avg
Population	565	—
Median Age	42.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Louisa, KY 1 mi Prichard, WV 8 mi Wayne, WV 11 mi Blaine, KY 15 mi Lavalette, WV 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Fort Gay

Fort Gay, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

25514

Fort Gay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Gay, WV affordable or expensive?

Fort Gay's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fort Gay roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,300 and median rent is $762/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort Gay, WV?

Crime data for Fort Gay is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Fort Gay?

Public schools in Fort Gay are operated by Wayne County Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 2.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fort Gay, WV a good place to live?

Fort Gay, WV has a population of 565, a median household income of $24,519, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Fort Gay?

Fort Gay averages 43.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 17.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fort Gay?

Fort Gay, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 25514.

What is the population of Fort Gay?

The population of Fort Gay, West Virginia is 565 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Gay?

Key numbers for living in Fort Gay: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $58,300, median household income $24,519, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Gay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.