Gary, WV is a town in McDowell County located in the southern part of the state. It has a population of 24836 residents and is known for its vibrant culture and close-knit community. The town ranks highly in terms of quality of life measures, such as housing affordability and crime rates. According to BestPlaces, Gary, WV has an overall rank of 197 out of more than 10,000 cities nationwide. It performs particularly well when it comes to health, scoring #7 overall for access to healthcare and #20 for air quality. Residents benefit from low crime rates (#296) and low unemployment rate (#288). Gary also ranks high for amenities (#35) with plenty of restaurants, parks, and entertainment venues nearby. All these factors contribute to the town's overall excellent ranking.
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