At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$39,912 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $155,629
Violent Crime
199/100K
1,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Gilliam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilliam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilliam a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilliam residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,912. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,667 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilliam is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,629. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Gilliam reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,493/100K.
Education
31.9% of adults in Gilliam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilliam has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$39,912
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$7,656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$155,629
Housing Units69
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property1,493/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation193 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilliam was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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