Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Among 769 Illinois towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Gorham. Gorham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Gorham beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 392 in 1910, a peak of 595 in 1940, 173 in 2020. The archive holds 24 old photos and papers going back to 1927 and 4 maps from 1924 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gorham, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Gorham.
At 87 of 100, Gorham’s FEMA risk score is where Illinois’ towns sit at 50 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. Since 2001, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Gorham.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Gorham for work: only 0% work in town. At 35 minutes, Gorham’s average trip to work is against 26 minutes in Illinois’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 18% of Gorham residents live below the poverty line.
| Gorham | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The July high in Gorham is 89°F. Gorham has chilly winters and warm summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Gorham beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 17% of adults report frequent physical distress in Gorham.
| Gorham | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 18% | 19% |
| What stands out | Gorham | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.2% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Gorham | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $571 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 85% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
1 within 15 miles of the center of Gorham
About 0 of every 100 Gorham residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Gorham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Gorham is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 173 at the 2020 census. It is known locally for its near-annihilation during the deadly 1925 Tri-State tornado.
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Gorham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.