At a Glance
Median Income
$96,974
$39,444 per capita
Home Value
$81,900
Zillow: $277,029
Median Rent
$650/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
13.9% smoking rate
How Gilman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gilman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gilman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gilman residents earn a median household income of $96,974 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,444. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilman is $81,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,029. Median rent is $650/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
15.9% of adults in Gilman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilman has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population613
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,135/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,974
Per Capita$39,444
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,900
Rent$650
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$277,029
Housing Units297
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,030 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilman was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.