The Town FilesGallipolis Ferry, West Virginia
Community in Mason County · population 735 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,900
- Household income
- $43,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 54.0
Gallipolis Ferry is a community of 735 people in Mason County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $91,900, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks more of a college town than 94% of West Virginia towns, better for families than 86% of West Virginia towns.
How Gallipolis Ferry ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gallipolis Ferry is worth $91,900, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $43,750, which is more affordable than 70% of West Virginia towns. 96.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gallipolis Ferry | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,900 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | — | $811 |
| Median household income | $43,750 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 96.7% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gallipolis Ferry
| People | Gallipolis Ferry | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.0 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.9% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.7% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.8% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 16.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Gallipolis Ferry
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 44.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.3 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gallipolis Ferry since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 23, 1968 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 8, 2002.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 12, 1989.
Severe weather in Mason County since 1996
Mason County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 13, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4603: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Mud/Landslide | DR-4359: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Mason County
Mason County had 6,171 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,568 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Gallipolis Ferry itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Gallipolis Ferry
1 public school with 218 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beale Elementary School | PK-6 | 218 | 9.9 |
Towns near Gallipolis Ferry
- Gallipolis, OH3.2 mi · 3,313 people · home $119,900
- Point Pleasant, WV6.5 mi · 4,070 people · home $118,000
- Bidwell, OH11.0 mi · 863 people · home $99,700
- Rio Grande, OH11.9 mi · 724 people · home $186,800
- Buffalo, WV16.5 mi · 1,211 people · home $132,900
- Middleport, OH16.9 mi · 2,208 people · home $87,700
- Mason, WV19.1 mi · 866 people · home $110,400
- Hartford City, WV19.2 mi · 503 people · home $82,000
Gallipolis Ferry questions
Is Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gallipolis Ferry scores better for retirees than 4% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 51%. 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.0).
How much does a house cost in Gallipolis Ferry?
The median owner-occupied home in Gallipolis Ferry is valued at $91,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,750, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Gallipolis Ferry?
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.5 inches of precipitation a year and 13.3 inches of snow.
Does Gallipolis Ferry get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gallipolis Ferry since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 23, 1968. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)