Gilman City is a small town of 412 in Missouri, with a median household income of $50,714
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gilman City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Gilman City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gilman City 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: 85.5
Gilman City's overall cost of living index is 85.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gilman City costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gilman City, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$61,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$643
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,714
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Gilman City's violent crime rate is 326.2 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
326.2 /100k
Property Crime
736.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gilman City is served primarily by GILMAN CITY R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gilman City, MO
National Avg
School District
GILMAN CITY R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gilman City sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 86.2°F in July,
with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.2 inches of snow per year.
Gilman City's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gilman City roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $61,200 and median rent is $643/month.
Gilman City's violent crime rate is 326.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 736.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gilman City are operated by GILMAN CITY R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gilman City, MO has a population of 412, a median household income of $50,714, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
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.
Gilman City averages 33.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches
with about 21.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gilman City, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64642.
The population of Gilman City, Missouri is 412 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gilman City: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $61,200, median household income $50,714, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gilman City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.