At a Glance
Median Income
$76,875
$37,461 per capita
Home Value
$170,500
Zillow: $226,633
Median Rent
$742/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.6% smoking rate
How Gifford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gifford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gifford a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gifford residents earn a median household income of $76,875 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,461. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,160 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gifford is $170,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,633. Median rent is $742/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
19.2% of adults in Gifford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gifford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population816
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,855/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$37,461
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,450M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,500
Rent$742
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$226,633
Housing Units378
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation791 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Gifford was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.