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Gibson

A town of 1,236 people in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

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Conserved land0.4%100 of 22,450 acres

Trails2.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves081 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Gibson

Town in Wisconsin, United States

1,315Population

35.3 sq miArea

692 ftElevation

Gibson is a town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,315 at the 2020 census.

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Area code920

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Health in Gibson

Health Grade B

Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

3better than WI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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What stands out

8.1%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityWI 9.7% · better 4.7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offWI 5.5% · better 9.8%More adults who have had cancerWI 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Aurora Medical Ctr Manitowoc CountyTwo Rivers · 11.7 mi · ER

Lchc CalumetManitowoc · 13.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54228, 54227, 54208 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gibson →

Natural hazards in Gibson

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail

5Does Gibson flood?paid flood claims since 1990 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Gibson MapGibson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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School Grade A-

The public schools Gibson’s kids attend outperform 80% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Lakeside Mennonite SchoolElementary · Grades 1–8 · 32 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.