Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Gibson City is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,609. Residents earn $47,104 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gibson City receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gibson City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Gibson City is $47,104, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Gibson City is $138,400, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $802 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Gibson City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,676 per 100,000, near the national average.
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Gibson City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 18.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,104 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,010 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,074 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,333 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 367 |
| County GDP | $1,119M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,571 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.03% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $138,400 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,709 |
| Census Median Rent | $802 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,571 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.03% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 149.6/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 29.9/100K |
| Assault | 119.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,675.6/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 927.6/100K |
| Theft | 748.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.7 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 740 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4668°N, 88.3792°W |
| County FIPS | 17053 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,556/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |