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Gibson

A township of 1,422 people in Washington County, Indiana
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Conserved land20%6,509 of 32,549 acres
Trails18 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves14,577 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Gibson, Indiana. In the lobby of the railroad YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association)1943
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Gibson, Indiana. In the lobby of the railroad YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association), 1943

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About Gibson

Township in Indiana, United States
1,105Population
51.1 sq miArea
545 ftElevation

Gibson Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,105 and it contained 491 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Gibson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (10%), New Albany (8%) and Jeffersonville (7%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Salem
10%
New Albany
8%
Jeffersonville
7%
Scottsburg
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gibson →

Health in Gibson

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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10worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ascension St. Vincent SalemSalem · 9.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Austin Medical CenterAustin · 8.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47170, 47167 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gibson →

Natural hazards in Gibson

54
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gibson →

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Gibson has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
65° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Salem-Washington Township Public LibrarySalem · 9.2 miles · 47 hrs a week

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