Gibson City Illinois – Gibson City Illinois

Gibson City, Illinois

“The Big Little City”

Welcome to Gibson City!

Gibson City is a thriving city in Ford County, Illinois, United States.

The population was approximately 3,407 at the 2010 census. Located at the intersections of IL Routes 9, 47, and 54, Gibson city is an Agricultural industry based community. The current GCMS School District is a consolidation of the surrounding towns of Gibson City, Melvin, and Sibley.

Click here to read welcome message from Mayor Daniel Dickey.

Click here to explore our GC Strategic Plan.

Click here to reach out to our Aldermen.

Click here to view our 2025 CCR Water Report, listed on our ‘City Code’ Page.

Home to a thriving downtown with a welcoming community atmosphere
Shares multiple renovated Community parks, including our newest Dog Park
Home of Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services, employer to over 600 employees in facilities in a multi-county area of central Illinois

Offers a quaint RV Park located at our South Park for those passing through
Home to the Renowned Harvest Moon Vintage Drive-In
Offers Community fishing pond, surrounded by a wildflower walking path and pavilion

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ariel view of gibson city

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downtown

Latest News

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Notice: 2025 Water CCR Report available to view

NewsMay 29, 2025

Notice: Our current 2025 CCR Water Report is available to view here for future reference. You may also find a link to it within our introduction on our home page here. Thank you for your cooperation!

‘Music in the Park’ to begin!

NewsMay 28, 2025

Notice: Gibson City’s 5th Annual Fishing Derby

NewsMay 23, 2025

NOTICE: City Hall closed for Memorial Day

NewsMay 22, 2025

hiring sign

Notice: Open Position

NewsMay 22, 2025

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