Kansas
Gypsum is a small town in Kansas with a population of 385. Residents earn $37,083 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gypsum receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gypsum offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gypsum is $37,083, 51% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Gypsum is $77,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Gypsum enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 12.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,083 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,453 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $975 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,003 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,583 |
| County GDP | $3,875M |
| Restaurants | 156 |
| Healthcare | 176 |
| Retail | 217 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,810 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.20% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $77,600 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $209,721 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,810 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.20% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,658/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 176 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,041/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7058°N, 97.4266°W |
| County FIPS | 20169 |
Winner: Republican by 31.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.1% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,041/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 176 |
| Restaurants | 156 |
| Retail Stores | 217 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |