Gilliam, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 172 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.9%
 
Males: 103  (60.1%)
Females: 69  (39.9%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 65330, 65349.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,399 (it was $27,813 in 2000)
Gilliam:

$42,399
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,646 (it was $12,120 in 2000)

Gilliam town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $95,513 (it was $24,700 in 2000)
Gilliam:

$95,513
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $85,773; detached houses: $91,944; mobile homes: $47,610

Median gross rent in 2022: $725.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gilliam: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.7%
(21.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Gilliam, MO (2022)
    • 17186.4%White alone
    • 126.1%Hispanic
    • 115.6%Two or more races
    • 31.5%Black alone

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Gilliam, Missouri as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gilliam is 35 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (42.3%), American (17.3%), Irish (5.8%), English (3.8%), African (3.8%), Italian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1899

Elevation: 825 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 687 people per square mile   (low).

Gilliam, Missouri map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Missouri:

2.7%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Gilliam town:

0.9% ($220)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (41.0 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (83.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (332.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Slater, MO (1.8 miles ),
Glasgow, MO (2.9 miles ),
Dalton, MO (3.4 miles),
Arrow Rock, MO (3.4 miles),
Marshall, MO (3.6 miles ),
Miami, MO (3.7 miles),
Keytesville, MO (3.8 miles ),
Brunswick, MO (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 39.23 N, Longitude: 93.00 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Gilliam, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gilliam, MO in 2022
Gilliam satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+8.0%).
Most common industries in Gilliam, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (11.0%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Food (6.6%)
  • Utilities (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (10.4%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Food (8.3%)
  • Utilities (8.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.3%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (11.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.3%)
  • Social assistance (9.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Gilliam, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)
  • Carpenters (6.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (16.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.3%)
  • Child care workers (9.3%)
  • Cashiers (9.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)

Average climate in Gilliam, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Gilliam-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.0 miles away from the Gilliam town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/12/1970, a category F4 tornado 22.9 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gilliam-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 403% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 289.3 miles away from Gilliam center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 329.0 miles away from Gilliam center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 280.9 miles away from Gilliam center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 236.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 280.9 miles away from Gilliam center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 253.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Saline County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gilliam topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gilliam:

  • COLONIAL MANOR OF GLASGOW (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GLASGOW, MO)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-GLASGOW (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GLASGOW, MO)
  • MAR-SALINE MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MARSHALL, MO)
  • DSI - MARSHALL RENAL CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; MARSHALL, MO)
  • BRUNSWICK NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BRUNSWICK, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gilliam:

  • Moberly Area Community College (about 33 miles; Moberly, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,977)
  • State Fair Community College (about 40 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • Columbia College (about 42 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 42 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 52 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Lincoln University (about 65 miles; Jefferson City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,348)
  • Truman State University (about 70 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)

Public elementary/middle school in Gilliam:

  • GILLIAM ELEM. (Location: 102 NORTH ST, Grades: KG-8)

Points of interest:

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Saline County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gilliam and their reported violations in the past:

GILLIAM (Population served: 209, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In APR-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

52.9%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gilliam:

Marital status in Gilliam, MO
  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 10.7%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

For population 25 years and over in Gilliam:

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gilliam, MO (based on Saline County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,90341
Mainline Protestant2,99123
Catholic2,0093
Black Protestant5474
Other4533
None10,467-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Saline County:

3.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Saline County:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
This county:

7.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

7.96 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.0%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Saline County:

30.2%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.0%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

56.2%
State:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.7%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.6
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Gilliam:

13.0%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Gilliam:

12.9%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Gilliam:

6.4
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Gilliam:

27.8%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

48.5%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

88.3%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gilliam, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,776
Water Supply 0$0 3$1,717
Totals for Government 0$0 4$3,493

Gilliam government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $31,000 ($180.23)
    Water Utilities: $31,000 ($180.23)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($40.70)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($5.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($40.70)

Gilliam government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $31,000 ($180.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($87.21)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $31,000 ($180.23)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($46.51)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($69.77)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($46.51)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $5,000 ($29.07)

Gilliam government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($116.28)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($87.21)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($29.07)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gilliam:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMMO (1300 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KWRT (1370 AM; 1 kW; BOONVILLE, MO; Owner: BIG COUNTRY OF MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWOS (950 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gilliam:

  • KMMO-FM (102.9 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPOW-FM (97.7 FM; LA MONTE, MO; Owner: SEDALIA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC)
  • KRES (104.7 FM; MOBERLY, MO; Owner: KWIX, INC)
  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KMVC (91.7 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE)
  • KPLA (101.5 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: COLUMBIA FM, INC.)
  • KWWR (95.7 FM; MEXICO, MO; Owner: KXEO RADIO, INC.)
  • KTXY (106.9 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KCMQ (96.7 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KOQL (106.1 FM; ASHLAND, MO; Owner: MID-MISSOURI BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gilliam:

  • KMOS-TV (Channel 6; SEDALIA, MO; Owner: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMIZ (Channel 17; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF COLUMBIA, LLC)
  • K32FH (Channel 32; WARRENSBURG, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)

Gilliam fatal accident list:

Aug 27, 1998 05:35 AM, Sr-240, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 20.7mTotal length
  • $675,000Total costs
  • 2,121Total average daily traffic
  • 302Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,691Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Gilliam, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gilliam, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Gilliam)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Mp 385.9 Along Kcs Rr Tracks (Lat: 39.225861 Lon: -92.927139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WQZR514,
    Assigned Frequencies: 911.500 MHz, 918.500 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2017, Expiration Date: 07/14/2027, Certifier: Danny Hall, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • GILLIAM, None (Lat: 39.230861 Lon: -93.003528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WLA734,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2013, Registrant: Ott Communications, 900 D Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401, Phone: (207) 992-9920, Fax: (660) 834-6632, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A188B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 731XN, N731XN, N-731XN, Serial Number: 18803239T, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 10/06/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 07/17/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry L Brown, 27054 Highway D, Gilliam, MO 65330
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER CALLAIR A-9B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7742V, N7742V, N-7742V, Serial Number: 1495, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 04/30/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 09/01/1983
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry L Brown, 27054 Highway D, Gilliam, MO 65330

Most common first names in Gilliam, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John878.2 years
William684.6 years
Mary687.5 years
Fred580.6 years
Kenneth475.3 years
Herbert482.3 years
Alice479.2 years
Betty476.0 years
Ella380.0 years
Frances379.1 years
Most common last names in Gilliam, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1475.3 years
Cott675.5 years
Harris580.0 years
Bossaller584.2 years
Fizer572.2 years
Hinnah578.8 years
Meyer584.6 years
Pycke480.7 years
Thomas474.8 years
Granneman374.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gilliam, MO
  • 46.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.9%Electricity
  • 9.8%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gilliam, MO
  • 56.1%Electricity
  • 29.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.8%Other fuel
  • 4.9%Wood


Gilliam compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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