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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Town numbers

ZIP code62940

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Living in Gorham

Housing in Gorham

$35K Median sale price · Redfin, April 2026

The median sale price was $35,000 in April 2026.

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Work & commute in Gorham

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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.

Carbondale

17%

Anna

Murphysboro

Marion

0%Work in townlive and work in Gorham 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 0Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Gorham

Compared with Illinois

15worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

21.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethIL 10.3% · worse 10.7%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse 9%More adults with heart diseaseIL 5.9% · worse

Care nearby

St. Joseph Memorial HospitalMurphysboro · 9.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Shawnee Health Care, MurphysboroMurphysboro · 9.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Gorham · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gorham →

Natural hazards in Gorham

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes💨 Strong wind

2Does Gorham flood?paid flood claims since 2001 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Gorham MapGorham vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Gorham

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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.

45° / 27°Winter

68° / 45°Spring

88° / 66°Summer

69° / 46°Fall