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Population in July 2007: 3,336.
Males: 1,518  (45.5%)
Females: 1,818  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

41.9 years
Illinois median age:

34.7 years

Zip codes: 60936.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,920 (it was $33,638 in 2000)
Gibson:

$50,920
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,953 (it was $18,926 in 2000)

Gibson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,468 (it was $68,300 in 2000)
Gibson:

$114,468
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $157,714; detached houses: $157,371; townhouses or other attached units: $155,655; mobile homes: $38,901
March 2022 cost of living index in Gibson: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Gibson, IL (2000)
    • 3,29297.6%White alone
    • 220.7%Hispanic
    • 200.6%Black alone
    • 210.6%Two or more races
    • 180.5%Asian alone

Races in Gibson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Gibson by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(29.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		2
(58.5)		2
(59.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(29.5)		2
(58.7)		1
(29.7)		3
(91.1)		1
(30.5)		2
(62.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(29.9)		1
(29.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(30.5)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		7
(205.5)		10
(292.7)		3
(88.7)		2
(59.0)		4
(119.7)		13
(383.5)		8
(234.7)		5
(148.3)		8
(243.0)		3
(91.4)		14
(435.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		21
(616.4)		20
(585.3)		12
(354.7)		14
(413.2)		31
(927.6)		13
(383.5)		11
(322.8)		8
(237.2)		3
(91.1)		3
(91.4)		6
(186.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		39
(1,145)		22
(643.8)		28
(827.7)		27
(796.9)		25
(748.1)		26
(767.0)		22
(645.5)		16
(474.5)		5
(151.9)		8
(243.7)		14
(435.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(29.4)		2
(58.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(60.9)		3
(93.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(88.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index132.4176.8123.0131.6127.8166.7142.389.0134.072.8174.9

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Ancestries: German (32.0%), Irish (11.9%), English (11.0%), United States (9.4%), Scottish (3.1%), Norwegian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/06/1894

Elevation: 752 feet

Land area: 2.10 square miles.

Population density: 1,586 people per square mile   (low).

Gibson, Illinois map

10 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Illinois:

12.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Gibson city:

1.8% ($1,220)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Champaign, IL (25.1 miles , pop. 67,518).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (101.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Gibson City, IL (0.3 miles ),
Elliott, IL (2.3 miles ),
Foosland, IL (2.8 miles),
Saybrook, IL (2.9 miles ),
Sibley, IL (2.9 miles ),
Melvin, IL (3.1 miles ),
Fisher, IL (3.2 miles ),
Anchor, IL (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 40.47 N, Longitude: 88.37 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Gibson, IL in 2022
Gibson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $222,500
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $297,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $255,600
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $208,700
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $167,000
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $243,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $262,300
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $134,300
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $148,600
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $186,500
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $172,700
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $146,200
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $133,700
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $87,100
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $89,900
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $89,300
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $104,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $77,300
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $63,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Gibson, IL residents
Average permit cost in Gibson, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Illinois:

4.2%
Historical population in Gibson, IL
Historical housing units in Gibson, IL
Most common industries in Gibson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Food (7.6%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
  • Social assistance (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Food (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Machinery (4.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.9%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Social assistance (7.3%)
  • Food (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Gibson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.2%)
  • Child care workers (6.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Registered nurses (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)

Average climate in Gibson, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2009 was 48.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 2.04. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.04
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2009 was 26.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.7
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Gibson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Gibson city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.4 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gibson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 102% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 141.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 116.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 141.7 miles away from Gibson center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 174.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 140.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 130.5 miles away from Gibson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ford County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gibson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Gibson:

  • GIBSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 1120 N MELVIN STREET)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-GIBSON CITY (620 EAST FIRST STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Gibson:

  • ASTA CARE CENTER OF COLFAX (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COLFAX, IL)
  • PAXTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; PAXTON, IL)
  • HEARTLAND OF PAXTON (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PAXTON, IL)
  • ILLINOIS KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PAXTON, IL)
  • ASTA CARE CENTER - FORD COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PAXTON, IL)

Amtrak station near Gibson:

  • 16 miles: RANTOUL (RNATOUL, N. KENTUCKY ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gibson:

  • Parkland College (about 24 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,326)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 26 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 33 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois State University (about 33 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Heartland Community College (about 34 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Danville Area Community College (about 48 miles; Danville, IL; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • Richland Community College (about 49 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)

Library in Gibson:

  • MOYER DISTRICT LIBRARY (Operating income: $259,040; Location: 307 NORTH SANGAMON AVENUE; 34,788 books; 1,388 audio materials; 1,748 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 54 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Gibson Illinois actually called Gibson City, Illinois

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gibson: Gibson City City Hall (A), Moyer Library (B), Gibson City Fire Protection District (C), Gibson City Power Plant (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Gibson include: Church of Christ (A), First Baptist Church (B), Gibson City Pentecostal Church (C), Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (D), Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church (E), Prairie Baptist Church (F), Bible Church (G), First Christian Church (H), First Presbyterian Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Drummer Township Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Gibson include: LaFevre Park (1), McMillen Baseball Park (2), North City Park (3), South City Park (4), Lowery Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Gerald Welch - Writer, Larry Pratt (baseball) - Baseball player.

Ford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.2%
Whole state:

68.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.0%
Whole state:

4.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

9.4%
Whole state:

10.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

3.4%
Whole state:

5.1%
91 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Gibson:

Marital status in Gibson, IL
  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Gibson:

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Illinois average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gibson, IL (based on Ford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,66618
Evangelical Protestant2,23914
Catholic1,7715
Other4-
None6,401-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Ford County:

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Ford County:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Ford County:

5.67 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Ford County:

11.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.7%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.0%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Ford County:

11.9%
Illinois:

14.5%

Gibson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $242,000 ($72.54)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,760,000 ($527.58)
    Police Protection: $705,000 ($211.33)
    Regular Highways: $460,000 ($137.89)
    Water Utilities: $390,000 ($116.91)
    Sewerage: $287,000 ($86.03)
    Central Staff Services: $267,000 ($80.04)
    Parks and Recreation: $143,000 ($42.87)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $1,069,000 ($320.44)
    Sewerage: $40,000 ($11.99)
    Water Utilities: $39,000 ($11.69)
    Police Protection: $22,000 ($6.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($4.80)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $997,000 ($298.86)

Gibson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $442,000 ($132.49)
    Other: $28,000 ($8.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($7.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($1.20)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $100,000 ($29.98)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $22,000 ($6.59)
    Interest Earnings: $15,000 ($4.50)
    General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($3.60)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $524,000 ($157.07)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,087,000 ($325.84)
    Highways: $87,000 ($26.08)
    Public Welfare: $7,000 ($2.10)
  • Tax - Property: $3,194,000 ($957.43)
    Public Utilities Sales: $316,000 ($94.72)
    Other License: $20,000 ($6.00)

Gibson government finances - Debt in 2002 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Other: $646,000 ($193.65)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other - Other: $605,000 ($181.35)
    Retired Unspecified - Other - Other: $41,000 ($12.29)

Gibson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $9,943,000 ($2980.52)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gibson:

  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJCI (1460 AM; 0 kW; RANTOUL, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gibson:

  • WGCY (106.3 FM; GIBSON CITY, IL; Owner: F & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWHP (98.3 FM; FARMER CITY, IL; Owner: WMS1, INC.)
  • WGNN (102.5 FM; FISHER, IL; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC)
  • WGKC (105.9 FM; MAHOMET, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WQQB (96.1 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WPXN (104.9 FM; PAXTON, IL; Owner: PAXTON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLRW (94.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WEVX (95.3 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WRPW (92.9 FM; COLFAX, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WEFT (90.1 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WEFT/PRAIRIE AIR, INC.)
  • WBGL (91.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE,INC)
  • WPCD (88.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: PARKLAND COLLEGE)
  • WDQZ (99.5 FM; LEXINGTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Gibson:

  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • W07DD (Channel 7; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W58DA (Channel 58; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WCCU (Channel 27; URBANA, IL; Owner: URBANA-CHAMPAIGN BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
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  • 3ft / 0.8mTotal length
  • 3,800Total average daily traffic
  • 836Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,107Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Gibson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

57 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Gibson, IL)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-AE1A5 (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 434AJ, N434AJ, N-434AJ, Serial Number: 12298, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 05/08/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 04/25/2011
    Registrant (LLC): Sw Arends Farms LLC, Po Box 469, Gibson City, IL 60936
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA 46-350P (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 447SC, N447SC, N-447SC, Serial Number: 4622074, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 09/06/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 06/25/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Gregory J Md Delost, Doctors Park 3 North, Gibson City, IL 60936
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA46-500TP (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-42A (850 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 500YP, N500YP, N-500YP, Serial Number: 4697596, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 06/15/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 04/18/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Meru Aviation LLC, Po Box 469, Gibson City, IL 60936
  • Aircraft: JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J230-SP (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: JABIRU 3300 (120 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 726J, N726J, N-726J, Serial Number: 677, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 01/15/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2015
    Registrant (Individual): James R Meyer, 927 N State St, Gibson City, IL 60936
  • Aircraft: DESTINY DESTINY 2000XLT (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 108DK, N108DK, N-108DK, Serial Number: 2C0367, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 01/30/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 10/18/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Dan E Kearfott, 114 North Lakeview Dr, Gibson City, IL 60936
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/08/2018

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gibson, IL
  • 94.8%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gibson, IL
  • 64.5%Utility gas
  • 30.7%Electricity
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Gibson compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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