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 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. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
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
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) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in |
Gem has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.3").