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Gypsum, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
385
Population
1,041/sq mi density
$37,083
Median Income
$28,453 per capita
$77,600
Home Value
$209,721 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
86
Violent Crime/100K
1,864 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$37,083 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gypsum enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,041/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7058°N, 97.4266°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in |
Gypsum has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").