Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 709, settled in 1900.
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Gideon, above both Missouri’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 3 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Gideon. Gideon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
1,093 counted in 2010 and 780 in 2020; an estimated 709 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 702 in 1910, a peak of 1,754 in 1950, 780 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2020 and 3 maps from 1940 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gideon, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Gideon.
Gideon’s median rent is $489 a month, where Missouri’s towns sit at $971 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. The typical Gideon home is worth about $77,000, about the same as a year ago, 71% below the Missouri typical home.
| Gideon | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $489 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 64% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Gideon 37 school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 115 | C+ |
| Gideon HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 102 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
The FEMA risk score in Gideon is 89 of 100. Since 1993, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Gideon.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Gideon for work: only 10% work in town. Gideon’s median household income is $42,000. Jobs based in Gideon fell to 202 in 2023, 201 fewer than in 2013.
| Gideon | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 13% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Gideon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 9 have a higher July high than Gideon.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
5 crimes were reported in Gideon in 2025: 5 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Gideon is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Gideon beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Gideon.
| Gideon | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 30% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Gideon | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.2% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.7% | 15.8% |
| More smokers | 21.5% | 16% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.5 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Gideon; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Gideon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
City in Missouri, United States
Gideon is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 780 at the 2020 census.
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Gideon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.