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| City | Gibbon |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Buffalo |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.748347 |
| Longitude | -98.844801 |
| Population | 1,763 |
| Density | 725.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 68840 |
| Area Code | 308 |
| County Seat | Kearney |
| School District | Gibbon Public Schools |
Gibbon is a locality in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,763. The population density is 725.1 people per km². Gibbon is located at 40.7483°N, 98.8448°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68840.
Gibbon rests on a vast, open prairie where the horizon seems to stretch into eternity, a subtle curve on the immense canvas of the Great Plains. It lies 12.8 miles east-northeast of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 75°T), and is situated 18.1 miles north-northeast of Minden. The landscape here is one of low, sweeping grasses, punctuated by the occasional cluster of hardy trees that huddle in shelterbelts against the ceaseless wind. The soil, a rich loam that whispers of ancient seabeds, is worked into neat, geometric patterns by agricultural machinery, a patchwork quilt of golden wheat and verdant corn under the immense, ever-shifting sky. Even the air feels different, carrying the dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, almost-forgotten tang of wild sage. The Platte River, a wide, shallow vein of water, meanders nearby, its surface reflecting the boundless sky, a silver ribbon across the muted tones of the land. The history of Gibbon is as deeply rooted in this land as the prairie grass itself, a testament to the pioneering spirit that settled this corner of Nebraska. Founded by settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the opportunity to build a life from the ground up, Gibbon has long been a hub for the surrounding agricultural communities, its economy intrinsically tied to the cycles of planting and harvest. The grain elevators, like stoic sentinels, stand testament to the bounty of the fields, a visible symbol of the region's enduring agricultural foundation. Life in Gibbon moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a rhythm dictated not by the frantic pulse of distant cities but by the slow turning of the seasons and the quiet camaraderie of neighbors who understand the shared challenges and rewards of life on the prairie. The town square, with its modest clock tower, serves as a gentle anchor, a place where the past is honored and the present unfolds with a quiet dignity.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gibbon, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.748347, -98.844801. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gibbon and Buffalo County.
Detailed location data for Gibbon includes the ZIP code (68840), telephone area code (308), county seat of Buffalo County (Kearney), and school district assignment (Gibbon Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gibbon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |