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Gilman, MN
City in Benton County, Minnesota.
Population
233
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
487
ZIP codes
0
Gilman and its ZIP codes
Gilman at a glance
- Gilman is about 6.8 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Gilman, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Gilman.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,805
17,097 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,371
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$238M
FY 2026, $5,747 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gilman, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
316
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
76
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 0°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilman, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Gilman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FoleyCity | 5.1 mi | 2.6 |
| RonnebyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| ForestonCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BuckmanCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| RiceCity | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| Sauk RapidsCity | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| MilacaCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| PeaseCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| SartellCity | 15 mi | 10.4 |
| St. StephenCity | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| RoyaltonCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| GenolaCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| PierzCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| St. CloudCity | 19 mi | 40.2 |
| HillmanCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| BockCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilman, MN in?
- Gilman is in Benton County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Gilman, MN?
- About 233 people live in Gilman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilman?
- Nearby places include Foley (5.1 mi), Ronneby (5.5 mi), Foreston (12 mi), Buckman (13 mi), Rice (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023