Gypsum, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
385
Population
1,041/sq mi density
$37,083
Median Income
$28,453 per capita
$77,600
Home Value
$230,540 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$37,083 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gypsum enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in |
Gypsum has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").