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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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,038 ft (316 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,333/sq mi
Coordinates44.5332°N, 94.5242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySibley County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 37.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience93.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 64 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

488 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 567 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 99 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF4 86 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 67 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 40 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 36 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 40 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 92 km 5
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 98 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 92 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 59 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Gibbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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