At a Glance
Median Income
$42,083
$23,186 per capita
Home Value
$22,500
Zillow: $117,440
Median Rent
$575/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
75.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
42.7%
19.3% smoking rate
How Gorham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gorham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gorham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gorham residents earn a median household income of $42,083 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,186. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gorham is $22,500 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,440. Median rent is $575/month, with 45.0% 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 1949.
Education
7.4% of adults in Gorham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gorham has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$23,186
Unemployment
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$22,500
Rent$575
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$117,440
Housing Units125
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation360 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute36 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gorham was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.