Gibson
Tennessee

What stands out

Three things set Gibson County apart from the other 3,142 counties: life expectancy is in the bottom 6% of American counties (70.8 years), rainfall is in the top 8% of American counties (55 inches a year), and natural-hazard risk is in the top 14% of American counties (86 of 100). Within Tennessee it ranks 8th of 95 counties for life expectancy, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Gibson County, Tennessee. 50,455 people live here with you. The population grew 0.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +439).

Tennessee has no income tax on wages, and its tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021. It has one of the highest combined sales-tax rates in the country and taxes groceries at a reduced rate. Nashville and the surrounding counties have had a decade of rapid growth and price increases; the rest of the state remains inexpensive. There is no estate or inheritance tax.

Money

The typical household here brings in $55,455 a year, lower than 66% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $48,973. Unemployment runs 3.5%, higher than 55% of American counties. 5% of workers work from home.

Tennessee has no state income tax, so none of that goes to the state.

Home

The median home costs $183K, cheaper than 70% of American counties, about 1.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $703 a month. Property tax is 0.75% of home value, roughly $977 a year on that median home, lower than 60% of American counties. 66% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.6 per 1,000 residents, higher than 84% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 16 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 70.8 years, shorter than 94% of American counties. There are 36 active physicians in the county, about 7.1 per 10,000 people. 11.4% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.99 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 58% of American counties. 88% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 56 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 60% of eligible voters turned out. Under Tennessee law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 61°F, highs near 71 and lows near 51, warmer than 71% of American counties. About 55 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 86 out of 100, riskier than 86% of American counties; the county has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 194 Mbps down, slower than 53% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.