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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$89,200
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
31
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$89,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$134,365
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.9%
Owner-Occupied
28.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$825/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
47.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
53% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $89,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,365 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 31 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 47.5% |