Iron Gate, Virginia

Quick Statistics

Iron Gate is a community in Alleghany County, Virginia, home to about 426 people spread across 0.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,917 a year, and a typical home is worth about $84,600. About 30.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 10 percent over the past decade.

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426
Total Population
▲ up 10% since 2012
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0.33 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$32,917
Median Personal Income
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$84,600
Median Home Value
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30.4%
College Educated
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92.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 7.9 points since 2010
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Iron Gate ranks number 502 of 681 in population, number 317 in median household income, number 562 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Iron Gate typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 23°F. The area sees roughly 10 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Iron Gate
# Town Distance Population
1.Clifton Forge, VA2.5 mi.3,447
2.Selma, VA3.3 mi.146
3.Low Moor, VA4.3 mi.430
4.Covington, VA10.7 mi.5,680
5.Hot Springs, VA14.1 mi.487
6.Callaghan, VA16.3 mi.198
7.Warm Springs, VA17.0 mi.19
8.Lexington, VA18.9 mi.7,525
Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Gate

What is the population of Iron Gate, Virginia?
Iron Gate has a population of about 426 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Iron Gate, Virginia in?
Iron Gate is located in Alleghany County, Virginia.

What is the median home value in Iron Gate, Virginia?
The median home value in Iron Gate is about $84,600, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Iron Gate, Virginia?
The median personal income in Iron Gate is about $32,917 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Iron Gate, Virginia?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Alleghany County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.

What is the weather like in Iron Gate, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 23 degrees, with around 10 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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