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Gibson, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Gibson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
536 Population 879/sq mi density
$52,656 Median Income $21,301 per capita
$155,800 Home Value $152,470 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,656 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $929/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gibson, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,656
30% below
$21,301 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
45% below
Zillow: $152,470
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
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)

Income
70%
Home Value
55%
Rent
80%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
0%
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.