The Town FilesGibson, Georgia
City in Glascock County · population 630 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,700
- Household income
- $41,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 42.1
Gibson is a city of 630 people in Glascock County, Georgia. The median home is worth $96,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 86% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 85% of Georgia towns.
How Gibson ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gibson is worth $96,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $41,833, which is more affordable than 86% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $554 a month. 48.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gibson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $554 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $41,833 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 48.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.7% | — |
Who lives in Gibson
| People | Gibson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 35.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 54.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Gibson
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gibson since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 18, 2009 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Glascock County since 1996
Glascock County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Glascock County
Glascock County had 387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $37,227 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Gibson itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Gibson
2 public schools with 567 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glascock County Middle/High School | 6-12 | 295 | 12.8 |
| Glascock County Elementary School | PK-5 | 272 | 12.4 |
Towns near Gibson
- Wrens, GA12.4 mi · 2,217 people · home $123,400
- Warrenton, GA12.7 mi · 1,744 people · home $67,200
- Davisboro, GA17.3 mi · 1,832 people · home $114,300
- Thomson, GA17.5 mi · 6,814 people · home $161,100
- Dearing, GA17.7 mi · 529 people · home $114,100
- Louisville, GA20.3 mi · 2,381 people · home $120,400
- Sandersville, GA20.9 mi · 5,813 people · home $121,000
- Sparta, GA21.5 mi · 1,357 people · home $56,400
Gibson questions
Is Gibson, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gibson scores better for retirees than 71% of Georgia towns and quieter than 70%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Gibson?
The median owner-occupied home in Gibson is valued at $96,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,833, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $554 a month.
What is the weather like in Gibson?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Gibson get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gibson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 18, 2009. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)