At a Glance
Median Income
$27,649
$15,443 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $102,589
Median Rent
$752/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.9%
43.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
24.4% smoking rate
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)
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 $27,649 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,443. The unemployment rate stands at 23.9% (564% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gibson is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,589. Median rent is $752/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
8.6% of adults in Gibson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gibson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population752
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$27,649
Per Capita$15,443
Unemployment23.9%
Poverty43.4%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$752
Ownership33.0%
Zillow$102,589
Housing Units305
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death16,835/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation250 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gibson was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.