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Gillam, MB

Manitoba

Gillam is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 1,007. Residents earn $142,000 per year, which is 89% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,007 Population 1/sq mi density
$142,000 Median Income $76,000 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
$400 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$142,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $400/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $142,000
89% higher than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $400
66% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Gillam Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,007
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$142,000
Per Capita$76,000
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty5.4%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units350
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation466 ft (142 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute17 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Gillam a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gillam receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Gillam offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gillam is $142,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 89% above $75,149. This places Gillam among higher-income communities. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gillam is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Gillam has a population of 1,007 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 31.2 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 2.5% Asian.

Population

1,007
Total Population
2021 Census
1
People / sq mi
31.2yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
770.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Gillam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.7%
3% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages18.8%

Social Characteristics

Gillam vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gillam is $142,000, which is 89% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Gillam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$142,000
89% above US avg
Per Capita Income$76,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.6 min
Drive Alone72.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Gillam is $75,000, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied24.3%
Renter-Occupied77.1%
Housing Units350

Property Tax

In Gillam, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gillam vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+21.3%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area770.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.6 min
Drive Alone72.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Nearby Cities

Split Lake 171, MB 2,232 pop · 56.6 mi Kelsey, MB 2,181 pop · 73.6 mi Oxford House, MB 1,950 pop · 99.1 mi
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