Gas City was first known as Harrisburg when settled on May 25, 1867, by Noah Harris.

[5] However, much of the natural gas was depleted by the late 1800s and early 1900s, often due to inefficient extraction.

[7] Gas City annually hosts the Ducktail Run Rod and Custom Car Show in the Fall.

The "Ducktail Run," as it is known to locals, is a large car show featuring vehicles from 1972 and older.

[8] According to the 2010 census, Gas City has a total area of 4.56 square miles (11.81 km2), all land.

There were 2,597 housing units at an average density of 569.5 per square mile (219.9/km2).

27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.