Gem, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
125 Population 379/sq mi density
$58,600 Home Value $177,700 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Gem, KS

At a Glance

Home Value
$58,600
79% below
Zillow: $177,700
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Gem Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
21%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gem a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gem is $58,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,700. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

9.5% of adults in Gem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gem has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population125
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$51,522
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$930

Housing

Home Value$58,600
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$177,700
Housing Units47
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,932/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation3,090 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute15 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gem was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.