Gatesville, NC
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
3/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
4/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
4/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
310
332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2%
64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$66,563
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$189,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$406
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$721
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.2%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Gates County
1
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
4
North Carolina
1
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Gates County
1
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
5
North Carolina
2
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 2 | 40 |
| Feb | 3 | 1 | 43 |
| Mar | 4 | 0 | 49 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 58 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 75 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 79 |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 77 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 71 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 60 |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 52 |
| Dec | 3 | 1 | 43 |
Hazards
Excessive Heat Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.
Liberal (59%) (39%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 45%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 1, NC State Senate District 3, NC State House District 5, NCSchools
Gatesville Elementary
<1 miles, NE
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2.8
Central Middle School
2 miles, NE
•
2.3
Gates County Senior High
4 miles, E
•
3.2
Buckland Elementary
4 miles, N
•
2.8
Colleges
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
16 miles, W
•
1.4
Chowan University
19 miles, NW
•
1.9
Paul D Camp Community College
21 miles, N
•
1.4
Suffolk Beauty Academy
25 miles, NE
•
1
Hospitals
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
16 miles, W
•
3.2
Southampton Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
•
2.3
Vidant Chowan Hospital
25 miles, S
•
3.2
Sentara Obici Hospital
27 miles, NE
•
4.1
Airports
Norfolk International Airport
46 miles, NE
•
2.3
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
52 miles, NE
•
1
Pitt-Greenville Airport
64 miles, SW
•
1
Richmond International Airport
82 miles, N
•
2.3