About Gorham
Gorham is a tiny community in western Kansas counting 379 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Gorham is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,579 residents per square mile.
📰 Gorham News Today
- Steve Hoffman Obituary Oct 30, 2025 Keithley Funeral Homes · Oct 30
- James Anthony Mermis, 81 Hays Post · Jul 14
- Terry Gorham Obituary - Gladstone, MO Dignity Memorial · Jun 6
- Obituary for Patricia A. "Pat" Murphy Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home · Feb 23
- Jack A. Yost Obituary (2026) - Russell, KS - Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary & Monuments - Russell Legacy obituary · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gorham Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Gorham — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
- Positioned in western Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gorham
- Gorham City Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)379
Rank in state#318 of 626
Land area0.24 sq mi
Density1,579/sq mi
Coordinates38.8807, -99.0237