Iowa
Gilman is a small town in Iowa with a population of 613. Residents earn $96,974 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gilman receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Gilman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gilman is $96,974, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Gilman is $81,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Gilman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,974 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,444 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,108 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,315 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 699 |
| County GDP | $1,654M |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 62 |
| Retail | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,683 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.72% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $81,900 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $262,132 |
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,683 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.72% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,568/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8789°N, 92.7881°W |
| County FIPS | 19157 |
Winner: Republican by 17 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,135/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Retail Stores | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |