At a Glance
Median Income
$65,313
$34,464 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $82,857
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.8% smoking rate
How Gilead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilead a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilead residents earn a median household income of $65,313 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,464. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilead is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,857. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
29.2% of adults in Gilead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilead has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$34,464
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$82,857
Housing Units13
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation1,556 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilead was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.