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.
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% |
The median sale price was $35,000 in April 2026.
Where Gorham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
18 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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