Gibbon, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Kearney County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,643 Population 1,867/sq mi density
$69,762 Median Income $32,068 per capita
$151,700 Home Value $258,344 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$69,762 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,700 home value, $683/mo rent
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: $258,344
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gibbon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 4.5% (25% above 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 $258,344. 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.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,643
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,867/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,762
Per Capita$32,068
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$618M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,700
Rent$683
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$258,344
Housing Units737
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain25.6 in/yr
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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.