At a Glance
Median Income
$47,104
$33,010 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
Zillow: $178,408
Median Rent
$802/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gibson City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 8.3% (131% 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 $178,408. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,609
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,556/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,104
Per Capita$33,010
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent$802
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$178,408
Housing Units1,676
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation740 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Gibson City was founded in 1869.
The median home in Gibson City was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.