Gibson is a small town of 898 in Georgia, with a median household income of $34,050
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gibson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Gibson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gibson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Gibson's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gibson costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gibson, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
36.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,050
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gibson's violent crime rate is 101.0 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.0 /100k
Property Crime
639.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gibson is served primarily by Glascock County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gibson, GA
National Avg
School District
Glascock County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gibson sees average highs of 56.2°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Gibson's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gibson roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,000 and median rent is $675/month.
Gibson's violent crime rate is 101.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gibson are operated by Glascock County.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gibson, GA has a population of 898, a median household income of $34,050, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gibson averages 56.2°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gibson, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30810.
The population of Gibson, Georgia is 898 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gibson: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $93,000, median household income $34,050, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gibson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
