Gibson County , Tennessee

Population: 50,610 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $59,009 Home $149,700 Rent $797/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 50,610 residents, Gibson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Gibson County in the top 14% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.

$59,009
Median Income
household
$149,700
Home Value
median
$797/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $59,009
Per Capita Income $29,139
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Median Home Value $149,700
Median Gross Rent $797/mo
Owner Occupied 66.8%
Renter Occupied 33.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 50,610
Median Age 39.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 19.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.4%
Obesity
14.7%
Diabetes
20.3%
Smoking
41.5%
High Blood Pressure
29.8%
No Physical Activity
29.5%
Depression
40.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 85.9  ·  86th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
91.70
🌀 Hurricane
54.32
🔥 Wildfire
18.54
❄️ Winter Storm
83.61
🌍 Earthquake
97.11
☀️ Drought
73.35

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