Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Gilman is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,576. Residents earn $65,729 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gilman receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include 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 $65,729, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Gilman is $108,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $702 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Gilman is below the national average at 170 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,500 per 100,000, 28% above the national average.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Gilman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 84.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.6% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,729 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,112 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,074 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,333 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 367 |
| County GDP | $1,119M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,571 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.12% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $108,900 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $143,745 |
| Census Median Rent | $702 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,571 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.12% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 170.5/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 56.8/100K |
| Assault | 113.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,500.0/100K |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 284.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,159.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 56.8/100K |
| Arson | 56.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7605°N, 88.0009°W |
| County FIPS | 17053 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 649/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |