A town of 248. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The thing Gorham does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Gorham. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
People 65 and older are 13% of residents (17% statewide). 7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Illinois. 21% never finished high school.
| Gorham | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.9% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 21.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.2% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.1% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.4% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.3% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.2% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 21.3% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43.4% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.9% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0.7% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 2.2% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.4% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Most working residents leave Gorham for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Carbondale (17%), Anna (7%) and Murphysboro (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Gorham has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Gorham beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| 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% |
Where Gorham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
24 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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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