At a Glance
Median Income
$52,656
$21,301 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
Zillow: $152,470
Median Rent
$929/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gibson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gibson residents earn a median household income of $52,656 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,301. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,122 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gibson is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,470. Median rent is $929/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Gibson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 508/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Gibson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gibson has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population536
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,656
Per Capita$21,301
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$2,017M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$929
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$152,470
Housing Units179
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property508/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation394 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gibson was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.