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Gem, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
125
Population
379/sq mi density
$58,600
Home Value
$177,700 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
480
Violent Crime/100K
2,769 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,090 ft (942 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4260°N, 100.8972°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
Gem has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").