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Gilman City, MO

Missouri

Gilman City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 355. Residents earn $52,875 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
355 Population 423/sq mi density
$52,875 Median Income $22,583 per capita
$73,800 Home Value
$754 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,875 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $754/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,875
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $73,800
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $754
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.4%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

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

People

Population355
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,875
Per Capita$22,583
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty9.2%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$754
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units188
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Uninsured11.0%
Smoking22.9%
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.8%

Is Gilman City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gilman City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gilman City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gilman City is $52,875, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gilman City is $73,800, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $754 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Gilman City has a population of 355 with a density of 423 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.8%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

355
Total Population
423
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gilman City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gilman City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gilman City is $52,875, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Gilman City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,875
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,583

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Gilman City is $73,800, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $754 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,800
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$754
35% below US avg
Rent Burden19.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.1%
Housing Units188
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

In Gilman City, 41.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.0% of residents lack health insurance. 22.9% are current smokers. 27.8% report depression. 35.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gilman City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.4%
29% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure35.5%
Asthma11.5%
COPD10.1%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.9%
64% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity35.1%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress21.8%
Physical Distress16.9%
Short Sleep44.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Uninsured11.0%
28% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits49.1%

Food & Exercise

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 89.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+88.2%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density423/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

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