Gibbsville, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Gibbsville is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 557. Residents earn $110,000 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
557 Population 655/sq mi density
$110,000 Median Income $43,621 per capita
$256,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$256,300 home value
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,000
46% higher than US avg
Home Value $256,300
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.7%
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Gibbsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population557
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density655/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,000
Per Capita$43,621
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$9,431M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$256,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden12.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation717 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute17 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries8

Is Gibbsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gibbsville receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Gibbsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gibbsville is $110,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Gibbsville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gibbsville is $256,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Gibbsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches, including 48.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Gibbsville has a population of 557 with a density of 655 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.4%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Black.

Population

557
Total Population
655
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Gibbsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gibbsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gibbsville is $110,000, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Gibbsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,000
46% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,621
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
IRS Avg AGI$74,285

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,046
County GDP$9,431M

Business (County)

Restaurants288
Healthcare339
Retail366
Manufacturing201

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,138
75% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.4 min
Drive Alone67.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Gibbsville is $256,300, 9% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$256,300
9% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden12.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,138
75% above US avg
Effective Rate2.39%
In Gibbsville, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gibbsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking25.3%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death6,926/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access85.6%
Healthcare Facilities339

Crime Rates: Gibbsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Gibbsville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.6 inches
9% below US avg
Snowfall48.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation717 ft (219 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density655/sq mi
Coordinates43.6491°N, 87.8349°W
County FIPS55117
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.4-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.1%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.7%
12% above US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score5.81
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density655/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities339
Restaurants288
Retail Stores366

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.4 min
Drive Alone67.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.1%

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