At a Glance
Median Income
$62,194
$27,868 per capita
Home Value
$150,300
Zillow: $232,394
Median Rent
$1,321/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
12.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gibson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 11.3% (214% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population4,141
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,194
Per Capita$27,868
Unemployment11.3%
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%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,283/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
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.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.