At a Glance
Median Income
$69,632
$33,237 per capita
Home Value
$173,200
Zillow: $231,130
Median Rent
$737/mo
43.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
302/100K
705/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Fort Gibson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Gibson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Gibson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Gibson residents earn a median household income of $69,632 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,237. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,570 business establishments, including 142 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Gibson is $173,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,130. Median rent is $737/month, with 43.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Fort Gibson reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 705/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.2% of adults in Fort Gibson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Gibson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,805
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,632
Per Capita$33,237
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,200
Rent$737
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$231,130
Housing Units1,854
Rent Burden43.7%
Crime
F
Violent302/100K
Property705/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault227/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,215/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation515 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Fort Gibson was founded in 1824.
The median home in Fort Gibson was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 142 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.