Gibson, Iowa

About Gibson

Set in the southern part of Iowa, Gibson is a tiny community, home to 58 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Gibson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 967 residents per square mile.

📰 Gibson News Today

• Sharon Gibson Obituary May 12, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · May 12
• Dennis Gibson Obituary July 14, 2026 Huebner Funeral Home · Jul 14
• Noble Gibson Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Hiawatha, IA - The Gazette Legacy | Obituary · Aug 14
• From icy to Iowa, 3 friends who met in Antarctica reunite on RAGBRAI The Des Moines Register · Jul 20
• Michele Gibson Hamilton's Funeral Home · Apr 22

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What Makes Gibson Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Gibson — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.06 sq mi.
• With 58 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

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