Gibson City, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,609 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,104 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$138,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$512 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ford County
4
Champaign-Urbana Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ford County
2
Champaign-Urbana Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 24
Feb 2 4 28
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 3 5 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 53, IL State House District 106, IL
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Schools

GCMS High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
GCMS Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
GCMS Middle School
1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Fisher Jr/Sr High School
11 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Parkland College
24 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Osf Heart of Mary Medical Center
25 miles, S • 3.2 star
The Carle Foundation Hospital
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
81 miles, W • 1 star
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