Gates, Tennessee
Quick Statistics
Gates is a community in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, home to about 619 people spread across 0.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,163 a year, and a typical home is worth about $96,300. About 17.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Tennessee towns GeoStat tracks, Gates ranks number 362 of 502 in population, number 298 in median household income, number 441 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Gates typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Halls, TN | 2.8 mi. | 2,034 |
| 2. | Ripley, TN | 9.6 mi. | 7,658 |
| 3. | Friendship, TN | 10.4 mi. | 692 |
| 4. | Maury City, TN | 10.5 mi. | 683 |
| 5. | Henning, TN | 14.2 mi. | 977 |
| 6. | Dyersburg, TN | 14.4 mi. | 15,979 |
| 7. | Alamo, TN | 16.8 mi. | 2,311 |
| 8. | Brownsville, TN | 19.3 mi. | 9,622 |
What is the population of Gates, Tennessee?
Gates has a population of about 619 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Gates, Tennessee in?
Gates is located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
What is the median home value in Gates, Tennessee?
The median home value in Gates is about $96,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Gates, Tennessee?
The median personal income in Gates is about $22,163 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Gates, Tennessee?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Lauderdale County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Gates, Tennessee?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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