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Gorham, IL
Village in Jackson County, Illinois.
Population
248
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
203
ZIP codes
0
Gorham and its ZIP codes
Local data for Gorham, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Gorham.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,060
27,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $5,897 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gorham, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,062
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gorham, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Gorham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand TowerCity | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Altenburg, MOCity | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Frohna, MOCity | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| MurphysboroCity | 9.3 mi | 5.2 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| AvaCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Alto PassVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| New Wells, MOCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CarbondaleCity | 14 mi | 17.5 |
| MakandaVillage | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| Shawneetown, MOCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| RockwoodVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Old Appleton, MOTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| VergennesVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Campbell HillVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| De SotoVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gorham, IL in?
- Gorham is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Gorham, IL?
- About 248 people live in Gorham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gorham?
- Nearby places include Grand Tower (5.6 mi), Altenburg, MO (7.8 mi), Frohna, MO (9.2 mi), Murphysboro (9.3 mi), Harrison (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023