Gibson, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 61 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.7%
Males: 21  (34.9%)
Females: 40  (65.1%)
Median resident age:

50.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50104

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,810 (it was $39,375 in 2000)
Gibson:

$50,810
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,846 (it was $12,881 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $82,083 (it was $46,700 in 2000)
Gibson:

$82,083
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $100,265; detached houses: $100,038
March 2022 cost of living index in Gibson: 79.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.0%
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  • Races in Gibson, IA (2022)
    • 4195.3%White alone
    • 12.3%Hispanic



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Gibson, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gibson is 48 to 1.


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Ancestries: Swedish (38.5%), German (30.8%), American (15.4%), Dutch (15.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/14/1954

Elevation: 890 feet

Land area: 0.07 square miles.

Population density: 922 people per square mile   (low).

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

0.8% ($378)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (46.5 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (188.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (244.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Thornburg, IA (1.9 miles),
Barnes City, IA (2.1 miles ),
What Cheer, IA (2.4 miles ),
Deep River, IA (2.6 miles ),
Keswick, IA (2.9 miles ),
Montezuma, IA (3.2 miles ),
Delta, IA (3.4 miles ),
Rose Hill, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 41.48 N, Longitude: 92.39 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Gibson, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gibson, IA in 2022

Gibson satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+46.0%).

Average climate in Gibson, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Gibson-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.6 miles away from the Gibson city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 tornado 28.9 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gibson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 184% 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 317.7 miles away from Gibson center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 317.7 miles away from Gibson 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 301.0 miles away from Gibson center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 426.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 181.0 miles away from Gibson center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 335.2 miles away from the city 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 Keokuk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Gibson:

  • MONTEZUMA NURSING AND REHAB CENT (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MONTEZUMA, IA)
  • SENIOR HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MONTEZUMA, IA)
  • SIGOURNEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gibson:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 31 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 47 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 49 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 65 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 66 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Drake University (about 66 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 72 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Gibson Elevator (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Gibson: Gibson First Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Keokuk 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
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Gibson (2011 data):

  • Keokuk County State Bank: Gibson Branch at 106 S Marshall St, branch established on 1912/10/01. Info updated 2010/04/12: Bank assets: $97.6 mil, Deposits: $86.5 mil, headquarters in Sigourney, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Fountain View Bancorp., Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Gibson:

Marital status in Gibson, IA
  • Never married: 3.0%
  • Now married: 33.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.5%
  • Divorced: 46.0%

For population 25 years and over in Gibson:

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gibson, IA (based on Keokuk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,53123
Catholic1,5823
Evangelical Protestant3036
Other2-
None6,093-
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
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Keokuk County:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Keokuk County:

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Keokuk County:

15.1%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$287
Totals for Government 0$0 1$287

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

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($114.75)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($49.18)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($49.18)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($32.79)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($16.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($16.39)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($16.39)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($16.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($32.79)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($16.39)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($65.57)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($16.39)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $2,000 ($32.79)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($131.15)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($114.75)
    Property: $4,000 ($65.57)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $76,000 ($1245.90)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gibson:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gibson:

  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gibson:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.2mTotal length
  • 2,050Total average daily traffic
  • 494Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,050Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3779S, N3779S, N-3779S, Serial Number: 17250979, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 12/16/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 11/01/1996
    Registrant (Corporation): Block Eyler Inc, 12342 120th St, Gibson, IA 50104
  • Aircraft: STEINKE MATTHEW R CARLINATOR (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 46599, N46599, N-46599, Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 05/25/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Matthew R Steinke, 12713 120th Ave, Gibson, IA 50104
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 74276, N74276, N-74276, Serial Number: AA5B-0184, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 11/13/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 12/08/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Matthew R Steinke, 12713 120th Ave, Gibson, IA 50104
  • Aircraft: WEATHERLY AVIATION CO INC 620B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9025D, N9025D, N-9025D, Serial Number: 1618, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 03/15/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 10/31/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Matthew R Steinke, 12713 120th Ave, Gibson, IA 50104

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gibson, IA
  • 65.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 34.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gibson, IA
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Gibson compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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