Gibson, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Glascock County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
985 Population 956/sq mi density
$36,917 Median Income $23,313 per capita
$98,200 Home Value $156,327 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,917 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $613/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Gibson, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,917
51% below
$23,313 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
65% below
Zillow: $156,327
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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
49%
Home Value
35%
Rent
53%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gibson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $36,917 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,313. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 49 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gibson is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,327. Median rent is $613/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

9.1% of adults in Gibson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gibson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population985
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density956/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,917
Per Capita$23,313
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$41M
Avg Weekly Wage$716

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$613
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$156,327
Housing Units347
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,756/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation416 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute31 min
Broadband47.1%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gibson was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.