The Town FilesGibsonburg, Ohio
Village in Sandusky County · population 2,452 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,000
- Household income
- $75,278
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.5
Gibsonburg is a village of 2,452 people in Sandusky County, Ohio. The median home is worth $124,000, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Ohio towns, quieter than 85% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Ohio towns.
How Gibsonburg ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gibsonburg is worth $124,000, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $75,278, which is more affordable than 97% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $620 a month. 80.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gibsonburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $620 | $914 |
| Median household income | $75,278 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 80.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gibsonburg
| People | Gibsonburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Gibsonburg
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 34.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gibsonburg since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Sandusky County since 1996
Sandusky County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Sandusky County
Sandusky County had 24,936 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,676 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Gibsonburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Gibsonburg
3 public schools with 769 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| James J Hilfiker Elementary School | PK-5 | 356 | 15.5 |
| Gibsonburg High School | 9-12 | 228 | 9.9 |
| Gibsonburg Middle School | 6-8 | 185 | 26.4 |
Towns near Gibsonburg
- Woodville, OH4.9 mi · 2,006 people · home $189,300
- Elmore, OH5.9 mi · 1,370 people · home $171,700
- Pemberville, OH7.2 mi · 1,326 people · home $184,800
- Bradner, OH7.4 mi · 971 people · home $133,300
- Genoa, OH9.3 mi · 2,232 people · home $144,100
- Luckey, OH9.5 mi · 1,009 people · home $161,200
- Stony Prairie, OH9.6 mi · 1,218 people · home $115,300
- Wayne, OH9.8 mi · 841 people · home $136,700
Gibsonburg questions
Is Gibsonburg, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gibsonburg scores better for retirees than 55% of Ohio towns and quieter than 85%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Gibsonburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Gibsonburg is valued at $124,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,278, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $620 a month.
What is the weather like in Gibsonburg?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.9 inches of precipitation a year and 25.3 inches of snow.
Does Gibsonburg get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gibsonburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)