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Gibson, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
59 Population 983/sq mi density
$50,500 Median Income $38,864 per capita
$89,200 Home Value $134,365 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 2,575 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 19.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gibson, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,500
33% below
$38,864 per capita
Home Value
$89,200
68% below
Zillow: $134,365
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
47.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
289/100K
24% below
2,575/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
19.6%
444% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
67%
Home Value
32%
Rent
71%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
544%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gibson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gibson residents earn a median household income of $50,500 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,864. The unemployment rate stands at 19.6% (444% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gibson is $89,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,365. Median rent is $825/month, with 47.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Gibson reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,575/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Gibson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gibson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population59
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans51.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,500
Per Capita$38,864
Unemployment19.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,200
Rent$825
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$134,365
Housing Units31
Rent Burden47.5%

Crime

F
Violent289/100K
Property2,575/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Gibson was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.