Gates County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
10,437 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,612 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$513 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$589 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
4
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
5
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 3 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 3 1 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 2%

Schools

Gates County Senior High
<1 miles, N 3.2 star
Central Middle School
2 miles, W 2.3 star
Gatesville Elementary
4 miles, W 2.8 star
Buckland Elementary
4 miles, NW 2.8 star

Colleges

Roanoke-Chowan Community College
20 miles, W 1.4 star
Paul D Camp Community College
21 miles, N 1.4 star
Suffolk Beauty Academy
22 miles, NE 1 star
Chowan University
22 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
20 miles, W 3.2 star
Southampton Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N 2.3 star
Sentara Obici Hospital
24 miles, NE 4.1 star
Vidant Chowan Hospital
26 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Norfolk International Airport
42 miles, NE 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
68 miles, SW 1 star
Richmond International Airport
81 miles, N 2.3 star