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Gorham, IL
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Gorham, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Gorham a Good Place to Live?
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. The unemployment rate stands at 18.1% (403% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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.
Safety & Crime
Gorham reports 523 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,565/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.