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Gulfport, IL

Illinois

Gulfport is a small town in Illinois with a population of 88. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
88 Population 62/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $26,494 per capita
$230,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$230,000 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,500
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.9%
342% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 38.9%
214% higher than US avg

How Gulfport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population88
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$26,494
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$2,924M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units42
Rent Burden37.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation532 ft (162 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute16 min
Broadband36.0%
Libraries2

Is Gulfport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gulfport receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Gulfport has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gulfport is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 38.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gulfport is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Gulfport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Gulfport has a population of 88 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.6%), with 11.4% Hispanic.

Population

88
Total Population
62
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.9%
Female 34.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Gulfport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gulfport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gulfport is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Gulfport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,500
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,494
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$78,958

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above US avg
Poverty Rate38.9%
214% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,405
County GDP$2,924M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare142
Retail168
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,670
33% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gulfport is $230,000, 18% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,000
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden37.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.1%
Housing Units42
Median Year Built2000

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,670
33% above US avg
Effective Rate2.03%
Gulfport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation532 ft (162 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates40.8090°N, 91.0841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.1-point margin. 36.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 41.8%

Winner: Republican by 15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+85.1%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density62/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access36.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities142
Restaurants101
Retail Stores168

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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