Ford County, Illinois
Gibson City Real Estate and Local Guide
A small central Illinois farming city at the junction of three state highways, incorporated in 1872 after the railroads arrived. It calls itself "The BIG LITTLE CITY of Ford County." Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Gibson City best.
About the area
Living in Gibson City, IL
Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand was born in Gibson City.
The housing market
Homes in Gibson City
- About 66.6% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 66.7% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $138,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Gibson City home
Gibson City Post Office WPA mural
1940 WPA mural "Hiawatha Returning with Minnehaha" by Frances Foy on display in the post office
Gibson City Harvest Fest
Two-day community festival with carnival, food, cornhole tournament, and live music
Jordan Fishing Pond and Community Dog Park
Fishing pond with an annual Kids Fishing Derby, fenced dog park, and a walking path west of town
North Park
Largest city park with a stage pavilion, accessible playground, basketball courts, adjacent city swimming pool and McMillan Ball Field
Arrowsmith South Park and Campground
Park with a covered pavilion, playground, basketball court, and nine camping spaces with hookups
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.