What are the schools like in Goreville, IL?

Goreville is served primarily by Goreville CUD 1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Goreville?

The median household income in Goreville, IL is $73,523 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Goreville, IL?

Goreville has an average high temperature of 45.2°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.4 inches.

Goreville, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Goreville, IL affordable or expensive?

Goreville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Goreville is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,400 and the median rent is $720 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Goreville, IL?

Crime rate data for Goreville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Goreville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Goreville is a small town of 1,146 in Illinois, with a median household income of $73,523 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Goreville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Goreville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Goreville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.2

Goreville's overall cost of living index is 87.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Goreville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Goreville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$720	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,523	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Goreville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Goreville is served primarily by Goreville CUD 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Goreville, IL	National Avg
School District	Goreville CUD 1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Goreville sees average highs of 45.2°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation and 10.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Goreville, IL
Average High — January	45.2°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	49.7"
Annual Snowfall	10.4"

Demographics

Metric	Goreville, IL	National Avg
Population	1,146	—
Median Age	51.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.0%	22.2%
65 and over	31.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buncombe, IL 6 mi Creal Springs, IL 9 mi Vienna, IL 11 mi New Burnside, IL 11 mi Marion, IL 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Goreville

Goreville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

62939 62972

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goreville, IL affordable or expensive?

Goreville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Goreville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,400 and median rent is $720/month.

What is the crime rate in Goreville, IL?

Crime data for Goreville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Goreville?

Public schools in Goreville are operated by Goreville CUD 1. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Goreville, IL a good place to live?

Goreville, IL has a population of 1,146, a median household income of $73,523, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Goreville?

Goreville averages 45.2°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches with about 10.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Goreville?

Goreville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 62939, 62972.

What is the population of Goreville?

The population of Goreville, Illinois is 1,146 with a median age of 51.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Goreville?

Key numbers for living in Goreville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $110,400, median household income $73,523, schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goreville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.