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Gypsum, KS
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Gypsum, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Gypsum a Good Place to Live?
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $209,721. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gypsum reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,864/100K.
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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.