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Gibson, IA

Iowa

Gibson is a small town in Iowa with a population of 59. Residents earn $50,500 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 983/sq mi density
$50,500 Median Income $38,864 per capita
$89,200 Home Value
$825 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 19.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,500
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $89,200
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.6%
444% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Gibson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population59
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans51.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,500
Per Capita$38,864
Unemployment19.6%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$443M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,200
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units31
Rent Burden47.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation887 ft (270 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband32.0%
Libraries6

Is Gibson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gibson receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Gibson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gibson is $50,500, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gibson is $89,200, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Gibson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Gibson has a population of 59 with a density of 983 people per square mile. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).

Population

59
Total Population
983
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.4%
Female 35.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Gibson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gibson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gibson is $50,500, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Gibson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,500
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,864
Avg Weekly Wage$913
IRS Avg AGI$63,794

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.6%
444% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)316
County GDP$443M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Healthcare16
Retail29
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,438
30% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gibson is $89,200, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,200
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden47.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.9%
Housing Units31
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,438
30% below US avg
Effective Rate2.73%
Gibson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.4 inches
2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation887 ft (270 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density983/sq mi
Coordinates41.4803°N, 92.3922°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 23.7%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+87.8%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density983/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants15
Retail Stores29

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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