Gilbert CreekWV
A town of 1,061. Healthier than 97% of U.S. towns.
What makes Gilbert Creek stand out
The thing Gilbert Creek does most differently from other towns.
1,061 people, and everyone knows the way
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Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Gilbert Creek beats the West Virginia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Gilbert Creek | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 29.1% | 19.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.1% | 10.6% |
| More smokers | 24.4% | 19.3% |
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Gilbert Creek
Most working residents leave Gilbert Creek for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Gilbert (6%), Charleston (5%) and Pineville (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Gilbert Creek has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
0% of Gilbert Creek is conserved land
13 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Gilbert Creek for work
Where Gilbert Creek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Gilbert Creek
CDP in West Virginia, United States
Gilbert Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,136 at the 2020 census (up from 1,090 at the 2010 census). The community takes its name from nearby Gilbert Creek.
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- Population
- 1,136
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,106 ft