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Gibson, NC
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Gibson, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Gibson a Good Place to Live?
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 13.2% (267% 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 $92,583. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gibson reports 1,036 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 173% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,492/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.