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Gibson City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County
Gibson City, IL
At a Glance
How Gibson City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gibson City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gibson City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gibson City residents earn a median household income of $47,104 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,010. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gibson City is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,709. Median rent is $802/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Gibson City reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 396/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Gibson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gibson City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.