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Gibson

A township of 1,124 people in Bay County, Michigan
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Conserved land0.8%185 of 22,644 acres
Trails2.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Gibson

Civil township in Michigan, United States
1,124Population
35.6 sq miArea
702 ftElevation

Gibson Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 1,124 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Area code989
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Most working residents leave Gibson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Midland (10%), Bangor (5%) and Standish (5%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Midland
10%
Bangor
5%
Standish
5%
Saginaw
5%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Gibson →

Health in Gibson

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5worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Saint Mary's Standish Community HospitalStandish · 7.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sterling Area Health Center Walk in ClinicStandish · 7.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48613, 48658, 48659 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gibson →

Natural hazards in Gibson

47
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gibson →

Climate in Gibson

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Gibson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 17°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 57°Summer
59° / 40°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Gibson →

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Nearest: Mary Johnston Memorial LibraryStandish · 7.7 miles · 38 hrs a week

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