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Gibson City, IL

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Population
3,371
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
727 ft
Median Home Value
$153,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$943/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,955
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityChampaign, Illinois25 miles away · 91,195 residents.

About Gibson City

Gibson City is a city in Ford County, Illinois, situated at the intersection of several regional rail lines. Platted in 1870 by founder Jonathan B. Lott, who established its first home and post office, the agricultural and manufacturing community of approximately 3,434 is served by the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 locally today.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA+99.2rating

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