Gills Creek district, Virginia
Gills Creek district profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gills Creek district is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,154. The land area covers 62.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,154 | ±791 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 58.9 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,051 | ±326 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,977 | ±465 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,051 | ±326 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,926 | ±383 |
| Median Home Value | $441,000 | ±$26,536 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,129 | ±$70 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,996 | ±$11,736 |
| Per Capita Income | $63,366 | ±$7,332 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 712 | ±324 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,985 | ±577 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±10.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 55,637 (2024)
ID: 136008
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1255 FRANKLIN ST, STE 112, ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151-1289
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Roanoke, VA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | Bedford, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Bedford, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rocky Mount, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Boones Mill, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Roanoke, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wirtz, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke
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College Vocational | 16.1 mi away | 658 Brandon Ave SW Ste 210, Roanoke, VA, 24015 |
5403430153
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WESTLAKE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 84 WESTLAKE RD., HARDY, VA, 24101 |
(540) 483-3098
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Virginia Western Community College
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College | 16.4 mi away | 3094 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA, 24015 |
5408578922
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MONETA LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 13641 MONETA ROAD, MONETA, VA, 24121 |
(540) 425-7004
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Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1819 Electric Road, Suite H, Roanoke, VA, 24018-1604 |
5405971550
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STEWARTSVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 45 CASCADE DRIVE, VINTON, VA, 24179 |
(540) 425-7008
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Hollins University
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College | 20.5 mi away | 7916 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA, 24020 |
5403626000
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FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 355 FRANKLIN STREET, ROCKY MOUNT, VA, 24151 |
(540) 483-3098
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American National University
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College | 20.9 mi away | 1813 East Main Street, Salem, VA, 24153 |
5409861800
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FRANKLIN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 355 FRANKLIN STREET, ROCKY MOUNT, VA, 24151 |
(540) 483-3098
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCKY MT, VA US, located 13.5 miles from Gills Creek district. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.0° | 26.4° | 36.7° | 3.88" | 3.6" |
| February | 50.8° | 27.2° | 39.0° | 3.11" | 4.9" |
| March | 58.8° | 33.6° | 46.2° | 3.99" | 2.5" |
| April | 69.6° | 41.7° | 55.6° | 4.07" | 0.2" |
| May | 76.2° | 51.6° | 63.9° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.2° | 60.3° | 71.8° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 64.8° | 75.7° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.2° | 63.0° | 74.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.6° | 56.0° | 67.3° | 5.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.7° | 43.8° | 56.7° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| November | 59.1° | 33.5° | 46.3° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| December | 50.0° | 29.0° | 39.5° | 4.13" | 1.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Corner CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| North Shore CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Union Hall CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Moneta CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Penhook CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
| Stewartsville CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5106793703. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.