Gibson, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Gibson County County
3.6
/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
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,656 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $929/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gibson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 879/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8743°N, 88.8439°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gibson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Gibson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.7").