The Town FilesGassaway, West Virginia
Town in Braxton County · population 759 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,400
- Household income
- $33,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 48.9
Gassaway is a town of 759 people in Braxton County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $94,400, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks quieter than 95% of West Virginia towns, better for retirees than 84% of West Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of West Virginia towns.
How Gassaway 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 Gassaway is worth $94,400, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $33,500, which is more affordable than 38% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $463 a month. 59.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gassaway | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,400 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $463 | $811 |
| Median household income | $33,500 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 59.3% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1945 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Gassaway
| People | Gassaway | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.2% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Gassaway
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.3 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Gassaway since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. The strongest, an F0, struck on April 9, 1991 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 9, 1991.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 7, 1980.
Severe weather in Braxton County since 1996
Braxton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2016 | Flood | DR-4273: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4236: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Braxton County
Braxton County had 3,738 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,932 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Gassaway itself the ACS puts it at 11.7%.
Public schools in Gassaway
2 public schools with 303 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frametown Elementary School | PK-5 | 152 | 15.2 |
| Davis Elementary School | PK-5 | 151 | 12.6 |
Towns near Gassaway
- Sutton, WV3.1 mi · 863 people · home $87,700
- Glenville, WV19.2 mi · 1,129 people · home $108,400
- Addison (Webster Springs), WV23.7 mi · 731 people · home $89,200
- Craigsville, WV24.7 mi · 2,173 people · home $83,500
- Summersville, WV26.5 mi · 3,431 people · home $230,000
Gassaway questions
Is Gassaway, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gassaway scores better for retirees than 84% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 95%. 34.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.9).
How much does a house cost in Gassaway?
The median owner-occupied home in Gassaway is valued at $94,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,500, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $463 a month.
What is the weather like in Gassaway?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.3 inches of snow.
Does Gassaway get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Gassaway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on April 9, 1991. 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)