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Gorman, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Grant County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
262 Population 210/sq mi density
$72,886 Median Income $16,215 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 1,201 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$72,886 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gorman, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,886
3% below
$16,215 per capita
Violent Crime
52/100K
86% below
1,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
60.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Gorman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gorman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gorman a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gorman residents earn a median household income of $72,886 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,215. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Gorman reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,201/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Gorman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 60.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gorman has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population262
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,886
Per Capita$16,215
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$172,613
Housing Units94
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent52/100K
Property1,201/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,644/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2,603 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+60.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gorman was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.