Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Gilman is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 226. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gilman receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. 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 $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Gilman is $221,100, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Gilman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches, including 48.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,750 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,823 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,646 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 796 |
| County GDP | $1,160M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 80 |
| Retail | 102 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,858 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $221,100 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $254,849 |
| $/Sq Ft | $250 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,858 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,137/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.8 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,196 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7353°N, 93.9486°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27095 |
Winner: Republican by 40.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 102 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |