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Gibson, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,141 Population 870/sq mi density
$62,194 Median Income $27,868 per capita
$150,300 Home Value $232,394 Zillow
$1,321 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
497 Violent Crime/100K 3,866 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,194 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,300 home value, $1,321/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
497 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gibson, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,194
17% below
$27,868 per capita
Home Value
$150,300
47% below
Zillow: $232,394
Median Rent
$1,321/mo
14% above
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
497/100K
31% above
3,866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Gibson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
53%
Rent
114%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gibson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gibson residents earn a median household income of $62,194 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,868. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,314 business establishments, including 1,081 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gibson is $150,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,394. Median rent is $1,321/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Gibson reports 497 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,866/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Gibson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gibson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,141
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,194
Per Capita$27,868
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,300
Rent$1,321
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$232,394
Housing Units1,474
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

F
Violent497/100K
Property3,866/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,283/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation525 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Gibson was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.