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Gibbon, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Kearney County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,643 Population 1,867/sq mi density
$69,762 Median Income $32,068 per capita
$151,700 Home Value $262,323 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
255 Violent Crime/100K 2,073 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,762 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,700 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Gibbon, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,762
7% below
$32,068 per capita
Home Value
$151,700
46% below
Zillow: $262,323
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
33% below
2,073/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
308 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
93%
Home Value
54%
Rent
59%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gibbon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gibbon residents earn a median household income of $69,762 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,068. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gibbon is $151,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,323. Median rent is $683/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Gibbon reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,073/100K.

Education

20.1% of adults in Gibbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gibbon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,643
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,867/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,762
Per Capita$32,068
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$618M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,700
Rent$683
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$262,323
Housing Units737
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent255/100K
Property2,073/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,258/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,061 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gibbon was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.