Gilliam is a small town of 198 in Missouri, with a median household income of $43,125
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gilliam stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gilliam is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gilliam 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: 88.1
Gilliam's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gilliam costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gilliam, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$728
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Gilliam's violent crime rate is 579.9 per 100,000 residents
— 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
579.9 /100k
Property Crime
1102.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gilliam is served primarily by GILLIAM C-4.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gilliam, MO
National Avg
School District
GILLIAM C-4
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gilliam sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Gilliam's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gilliam roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,100 and median rent is $728/month.
Gilliam's violent crime rate is 579.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1102.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gilliam are operated by GILLIAM C-4.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1. 3.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gilliam, MO has a population of 198, a median household income of $43,125, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
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.
Gilliam averages 36.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gilliam, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65330.
The population of Gilliam, Missouri is 198 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gilliam: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $86,100, median household income $43,125, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gilliam side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.