Gibson County

MyTownView tracks 10 municipalities in Gibson County, Indiana. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

10Municipalities
33,000Residents
39Articles
3Meetings (30d)
$59,496Avg. Median Income
$136,780Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 24Update: Boil water advisory lifted in OwensvilleOwensvilleApr 23No. 19 Steinert beats Princeton in CVC action - Softball recapPrincetonApr 22UPDATE: Boil water advisory in Owensville after water main breakOwensvilleApr 22Boil advisory ordered after water main break in OwensvilleOwensvilleApr 21Central Bank in Princeton proposes expansion, seeks input from councilPrincetonApr 21Update: Boil water advisory lifted in OwensvilleOwensvilleApr 18Woman charged with arson after weekend fire in Oakland City, authorities sayOakland CityApr 17Woman charged with arson after weekend fire in Oakland City, authorities sayOakland CityApr 17Princeton’s fire burns late in win over MendotaPrincetonApr 17Casa Princeton in photosPrincetonApr 15Man identified in Oakland City murder investigationOakland CityApr 14UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted in OwensvilleOwensvilleApr 11Cayden Benavidez delivers in the clutch for Princeton in win over SherrardPrincetonApr 6Large police presence after reported shooting near Oakland City MARTA station in AtlantaOakland CityApr 5Large police presence seen in Atlanta’s Oakland City neighborhoodOakland City

Meetings

3

Upcoming

Apr 27City CouncilPrincetonAgenda

Recent

Apr 21Economic Development CorporationPrincetonAgendaApr 20Planning and Zoning CommissionPrincetonAgenda

Rankings in Gibson County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1HaubstadtGibson+8.6%
2PrincetonGibson+0.3%
3OwensvilleGibson-6.2%
4Fort BranchGibson-11.5%
5Oakland CityGibson-14.2%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1Fort BranchGibson1.81%
2HaubstadtGibson2.11%
3OwensvilleGibson2.91%
4PrincetonGibson2.93%
5Oakland CityGibson2.98%
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Source: Indiana DLGF property tax rates

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1Fort BranchGibson83 / 100
2HaubstadtGibson77 / 100
3OwensvilleGibson62 / 100
4PrincetonGibson62 / 100
5Oakland CityGibson61 / 100
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Source: Indiana Gateway (DLGF & SBOA)

Municipalities

Fort Branch

Pop. 3,021Income $62,500Homes $195,900
Town (Board of Trustees)

Francisco

Pop. 537Income $62,460Homes $98,300
Town (Board of Trustees)

Haubstadt

Pop. 1,905Income $72,104Homes $228,100
Town (Board of Trustees)

Hazleton

Pop. 196Income $51,250Homes $69,000
Town (Board of Trustees)

Mackey

Pop. 88Income $50,833Homes $211,500
Town (Board of Trustees)

Oakland City

Pop. 2,262Income $48,750Homes $109,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Owensville

Pop. 1,156Income $57,438Homes $131,700
Town (Board of Trustees)

Patoka

Pop. 737Income $61,136Homes $99,000
Town (Board of Trustees)

Princeton

Pop. 8,372Income $57,234Homes $128,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Somerville

Pop. 243Income $71,250Homes $96,100
Town (Board of Trustees)