At a Glance
Violent Crime
459/100K
2,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
51.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Port Gibson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Gibson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Gibson a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Port Gibson reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,880/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Port Gibson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
51.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Gibson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population652
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$41,989
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$192,675
Housing Units306
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property2,880/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation505 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+51.1%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband60.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Gibson was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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