Kansas
Gorham is a small town in Kansas with a population of 355. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gorham receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gorham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gorham is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gorham is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Gorham enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches, including 12.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,500 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,252 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,948 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,120 |
| County GDP | $2,050M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 118 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,741 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.99% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,829 |
| Census Median Rent | $756 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,741 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.99% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,166/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 118 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.8 inches |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8807°N, 99.0237°W |
| County FIPS | 20051 |
Winner: Republican by 46.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,479/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.6% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 118 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |