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About Gilbert
Town in West Virginia, United StatesGilbert is a town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States, along the Guyandotte River. The population was 333 at the 2020 census. Gilbert was incorporated in 1918 and named for Gilbert Creek, which derives its name from the name of an early traveler in the area who was killed by Native Americans. Gilbert is known nationwide for the Hatfield-McCoy ATV Trails that are located in the area. There are a number of lodges and restaurants in Gilbert. On July 1, 2023, after a months-long design contest, the town announced its new flag, "The Star of Bright Promise."
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Housing in Gilbert
The typical Gilbert home is worth about $80,000, up 1.4% in a year, 55% below the West Virginia typical home.
Safety in Gilbert
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Gilbert has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Gilbert
Full picture →Most working residents leave Gilbert for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Delbarton (6%), Huntington (6%) and Charleston (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Health in Gilbert
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Gilbert
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Gilbert
Full climate →Gilbert has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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