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Gorham, KS
City in Russell County, Kansas.
Population
416
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,739
ZIP codes
0
Gorham and its ZIP codes
Gorham at a glance
- Gorham is about 48 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Gorham, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Russell County. PPP loans are for Gorham.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,142
2,508 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,243
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.3M
FY 2026, $7,667 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gorham, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,036
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
24.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gorham, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Gorham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VictoriaCity | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| RussellCity | 9.2 mi | 4.9 |
| CatharineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| MunjorCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| HaysCity | 16 mi | 8.7 |
| GalatiaCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| ParadiseCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Bunker HillCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| SchoenchenCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| WaldoCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| NatomaCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| SusankCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| LiebenthalCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| CodellCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| DorranceCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| LurayCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gorham, KS in?
- Gorham is in Russell County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Gorham, KS?
- About 416 people live in Gorham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gorham?
- Nearby places include Victoria (6.9 mi), Russell (9.2 mi), Catharine (11 mi), Munjor (14 mi), Hays (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023