Gibson, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
752 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,649 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
51.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$528 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scotland County
5
Laurinburg Urban Area
5
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Scotland County
5
Laurinburg Urban Area
5
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 42
Feb 3 0 45
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 52
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, NC State Senate District 24, NC State House District 48, NC
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Schools

Scotland Christian Academy
6 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Christ the Cornerstone Academy
6 miles, SE • 1 star
Carver Middle
6 miles, E • 2.3 star
Laurel Hill Elementary
7 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

St Andrews University
7 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Richmond Community College
12 miles, N • 1.4 star
Northeastern Technical College
19 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Scotland Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
McLeod Health Cheraw
18 miles, W • 2.3 star
McLeod Medical Center-Dillon
27 miles, S • 4.1 star
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
32 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
40 miles, SW • 1 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
84 miles, S • 2.3 star
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