At a Glance
Median Income
$65,729
$35,112 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $142,409
Median Rent
$702/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
16.6% 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+
3.6 / 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 $65,729 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,112. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gilman is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,409. Median rent is $702/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
14.2% of adults in Gilman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gilman has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,576
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density649/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,729
Per Capita$35,112
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$702
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$142,409
Housing Units779
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation650 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gilman was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.