GorhamOH
A town of 1,860. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
What makes Gorham stand out
The 2 things Gorham does most differently from other towns.
95% of working residents leave Gorham for work
Where Gorham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Gorham’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Gorham. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Gorham
Most working residents leave Gorham for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Archbold (23%), Wauseon (10%) and Fayette (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Gorham beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Gorham | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 7.1% |
Gorham’s public schools outperform 68% of Ohio districts
The public schools Gorham’s kids attend outperform 68% of Ohio’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Elementary School | PK–6 | 219 | B+ |
| Fayette Jr/Sr High School | 7–12 | 109 | C+ |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Gorham has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
1% of Gorham is conserved land
3.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Harrison Lake State Park | 2.8 mi | 239 |
| 2. Normal Grove Park | 0.1 mi | 24 |
About Gorham
Township in Ohio, US
Gorham Township is one of the twelve townships of Fulton County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,168 people in the township.
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- Population
- 2,168
- Area
- 44 sq mi
- Elevation
- 755 ft
Gorham’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Gorham.