Living in Gibson, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gibson · Census data 2020–2024
Gibson has 68 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $53,500 (29% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $105,400.
Gibson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gibson at a glance
- Population
- 68
- Median age
- 48.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $53,500State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $105,400State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Gibson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 29.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gibson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gibson the median home value is $105,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.
Gibson median household income
The median household income in Gibson is $53,500 and the income per person is $40,368. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Gibson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 36
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.13
Gibson demographics
- Population
- 68
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 32
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gibson ›
Education in Gibson
8.5% of adults 25 and older in Gibson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gibson
- Unemployment rate
- 29.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Gibson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson | 68 | $53,500 | $105,400 | — |
| Barnes City | 117 | $82,500 | $110,300 | $525 |
| What Cheer | 580 | $48,182 | $49,200 | $744 |
| Deep River | 335 | $83,125 | $95,200 | $481 |
| Keswick | 255 | $63,750 | $89,200 | $1,083 |
| Montezuma | 1,410 | $65,660 | $179,400 | $858 |
| Delta | 363 | $52,083 | $48,100 | $1,038 |
| Rose Hill | 300 | $82,917 | $67,900 | $1,047 |
| Webster | 134 | $34,773 | $83,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gibson, IA?
The median household income in Gibson is $53,500, 29% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gibson?
The median home value in Gibson is $105,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Gibson, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 29.3%.
What is the median age in Gibson?
The median age in Gibson is 48.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Gibson?
The average commute to work in Gibson is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gibson?
The unemployment rate in Gibson is 29.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gibson?
8.5% of adults in Gibson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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