At a Glance
Median Income
$37,083
$28,453 per capita
Home Value
$77,600
Zillow: $230,540
Median Rent
$850/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
15.4% smoking rate
How Gypsum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gypsum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gypsum a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gypsum residents earn a median household income of $37,083 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,453. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,583 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gypsum is $77,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,540. Median rent is $850/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.1% of adults in Gypsum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gypsum has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population385
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,041/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,083
Per Capita$28,453
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$3,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$975
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,600
Rent$850
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$230,540
Housing Units188
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gypsum was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.