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Gibbon, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sibley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
880 Population 1,333/sq mi density
$53,148 Median Income $31,957 per capita
$98,600 Home Value $228,547 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 2,002 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,148 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,600 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Gibbon, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,148
29% below
$31,957 per capita
Home Value
$98,600
65% below
Zillow: $228,547
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
2,002/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Gibbon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gibbon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
35%
Rent
75%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gibbon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gibbon residents earn a median household income of $53,148 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,957. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gibbon is $98,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,547. Median rent is $872/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Gibbon reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,002/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Gibbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gibbon has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population880
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,333/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,148
Per Capita$31,957
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$722M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,600
Rent$872
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$228,547
Housing Units423
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property2,002/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain27.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,038 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Gibbon was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.