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Gorham, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 169 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.0%
 
Males: 75  (44.6%)
Females: 94  (55.4%)
Median resident age:

34.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62940.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-652,004,470 (it was $22,750 in 2000)
Gorham:  $-652,004,470
IL:  $76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,990 (it was $11,739 in 2000)

Gorham village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $21,993 (it was $21,800 in 2000)
Gorham:

$21,993
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $43,536; detached houses: $41,998; mobile homes: $78,469

Median gross rent in 2022: $533.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gorham: 85.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 48.5%

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  • Races in Gorham, IL (2022)
    • 26488.6%White alone
    • 299.7%Hispanic
    • 10.3%Two or more races

Races in Gorham detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Gorham, Illinois as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gorham is 68 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (18.9%), American (15.1%), German (13.2%), Irish (9.4%), Ukrainian (9.4%), French (7.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/13/1913

Elevation: 364 feet

Land area: 1.22 square miles.

Population density: 139 people per square mile   (very low).

Gorham, Illinois map

11 residents are foreign born (1.7% Latin America, 1.3% Europe).

This village:

3.7%
Illinois:

14.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Gorham village:

1.3% ($288)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (75.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (300.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Grand Tower, IL (2.4 miles ),
Altenburg, MO (2.8 miles ),
Murphysboro, IL (3.0 miles ),
Frohna, MO (3.0 miles),
Harrison, IL (3.1 miles ),
Ava, IL (3.5 miles ),
Alto Pass, IL (3.7 miles ),
Rockwood, IL (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 37.72 N, Longitude: 89.49 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Distribution of median household income in Gorham, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gorham, IL in 2022
Gorham satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Gorham, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (11.7%)
  • Utilities (8.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.4%)
  • Truck transportation (6.4%)
  • Water transportation (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (14.9%)
  • Truck transportation (12.8%)
  • Water transportation (10.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.5%)
  • Rail transportation (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.4%)
  • Wood products (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Utilities (12.8%)
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • Food (8.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.5%)
Most common occupations in Gorham, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.4%)
  • Engineers (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.8%)
  • Engineers (10.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.5%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (10.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)

Average climate in Gorham, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Gorham, Illinois average temperatures Gorham, Illinois average precipitation Gorham, Illinois humidity Gorham, Illinois wind speed Gorham, Illinois snowfall Gorham, Illinois sunshine Gorham, Illinois clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 60.2. This is better than average.

City:

60.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 35.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Gorham-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.2 miles away from the Gorham village center killed 11 people and injured 200 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.2 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gorham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 333% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 100.8 miles away from Gorham center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 38.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 100.8 miles away from Gorham center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 81.9 miles away from Gorham center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 115.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 95.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jackson County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gorham topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gorham:

  • OUR PLACE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MURPHYSBORO, IL)
  • REHAB AND CARE CTR - JACKSON CO (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MURPHYSBORO, IL)
  • ST JOSEPH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; MURPHYSBORO, IL)
  • CARBONDALE REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CARBONDALE, IL)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CARBONDALE Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; CARBONDALE, IL)
  • RAINTREE TERRACE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; CARBONDALE, IL)
  • FMC - CARBONDALE (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; CARBONDALE, IL)

Amtrak station near Gorham:

  • 15 miles: CARBONDALE (401 S. ILLINOIS AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gorham:

  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 15 miles; Carbondale, IL; Full-time enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 22 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 28 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Rend Lake College (about 43 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • Mineral Area College (about 56 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 61 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 61 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Gorham Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Joe Grace - Baseball player.

Jackson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

61.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Gorham:

Marital status in Gorham, IL
  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 45.3%
  • Separated: 12.3%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 16.5%

For population 25 years and over in Gorham:

  • High school or higher: 75.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 13.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gorham, IL (based on Jackson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant14,13064
Mainline Protestant5,25030
Other4,41211
Catholic4,2205
Black Protestant1,2477
None30,959-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Here:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Jackson County:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Jackson County:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 54
Jackson County:

9.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jackson County:

7.3%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.3%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jackson County:

9.8%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

45.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Gorham:

36.8%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.1
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Gorham:

17.5%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Gorham:

6.6%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Gorham:

25.8%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

54.1%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Gorham:

75.5%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gorham, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 2$4,422$26,5320$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$157
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,500
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$664
Totals for Government 2$4,422$26,5327$2,322

Gorham government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $129,000 ($763.31)
    Financial Administration: $56,000 ($331.36)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($88.76)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($71.01)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($65.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($65.09)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($35.50)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($112.43)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $60,000 ($355.03)

Gorham government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($82.84)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($71.01)
    Other: $8,000 ($47.34)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $11,000 ($65.09)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $163,000 ($964.50)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $32,000 ($189.35)
    Other: $8,000 ($47.34)
    Highways: $6,000 ($35.50)
  • Tax - Property: $19,000 ($112.43)

Gorham government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $472,000 ($2792.90)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $453,000 ($2680.47)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($106.51)

Gorham government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $83,000 ($491.12)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gorham:

  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WCIL (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KSGM (980 AM; 1 kW; CHESTER, IL; Owner: DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gorham:

  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • WTAO-FM (105.1 FM; MURPHYSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WUEZ (95.1 FM; CARTERVILLE, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WSIU (91.9 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • KBDZ (93.1 FM; PERRYVILLE, MO; Owner: D/B/A DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAWJ (90.1 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WOOZ-FM (99.9 FM; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: ZIMMER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDDD-FM (107.3 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDQN-FM (95.9 FM; DUQUOIN, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDBX (91.1 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: HETERODYNE BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Gorham:

  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • W10AH (Channel 10; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WTCT (Channel 27; MARION, IL; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 217ft / 66.0mTotal length
  • 10,160Total average daily traffic
  • 1,321Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,953Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Gorham, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 51970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gorham, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Gorham)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KA9YIP, Licensee ID: L01022078, Grant Date: 11/14/2007, Expiration Date: 12/11/2017, Cancellation Date: 12/12/2019, Certifier: John W Few, Registrant: John W Few, 106 Park St, Gorham, IL 62940

  • Call Sign: N9JTM, Previous Call Sign: KB9BZQ, Licensee ID: L00587647, Grant Date: 09/28/2023, Expiration Date: 01/19/2033, Certifier: Gary P Dettl, Registrant: Gary P Dettl, 17518 Highway 149, Gorham, IL 62940

  • Call Sign: N9KCA, Previous Call Sign: KB9DWR, Licensee ID: L00585649, Grant Date: 10/23/2012, Expiration Date: 01/19/2023, Certifier: Ann L Scott, Registrant: Ann L Scott, 17518 Highway 149, Gorham, IL 62940

  • Call Sign: W9WLA, Grant Date: 03/31/1995, Expiration Date: 03/31/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/03/2007, Registrant: Melvin E Hopfer, Gorham, IL 62940


Most common first names in Gorham, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William769.7 years
James668.1 years
Charles562.8 years
Walter471.0 years
John476.3 years
Robert474.8 years
Harry371.3 years
Fred375.3 years
Thelma359.7 years
Ruth367.6 years
Most common last names in Gorham, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gale572.2 years
Sarensen573.6 years
Easterly465.5 years
Eastman475.5 years
Snider482.2 years
Butler481.0 years
Hopfer487.7 years
Boulton486.7 years
Evans365.7 years
Mezo376.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gorham, IL
  • 53.2%Electricity
  • 44.3%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gorham, IL
  • 80.0%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Wood


Gorham compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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