A town of 187, settled in 1804. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 2 things Gilead 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 Gilead. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Gilead for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Lewiston (10%), Rumford (10%) and Bethel (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. McCoy Chapman Forest | 2.2 mi | 185 |
| 2. Robinson Peak Conservation Easement | — | 2 |
Gilead has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 82 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
Gilead beats the Maine average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Gilead | ME |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with high cholesterol | 40.8% | 37.4% |
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 66.3% | 70.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 60% | 63.8% |
Where Gilead’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
Town in Maine, United States
Gilead is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. Upon incorporation in 1804, it was named for the large quantity of Balm of Gilead trees in the town center. The population was 195 at the 2020 census.
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