What are the schools like in Gem, KS?

School district data for Gem is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gem?

The median household income in Gem, KS is $81,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.3%.

What is the weather like in Gem, KS?

Gem has an average high temperature of 43.0°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.4 inches.

Gem, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gem, KS affordable or expensive?

Gem has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gem, KS?

Gem has a violent crime rate of 282.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 745.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gem, KS a Good Place to Live?

Gem is a small town of 113 in Kansas, with a median household income of $81,250 and a 13.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Gem stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gem is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gem city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Gem metro area.

Metric	Gem, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gem's violent crime rate is 282.9 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

282.9 /100k

Property Crime

745.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Gem, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gem sees average highs of 43.0°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 23.2 inches of annual precipitation and 17.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gem, KS
Average High — January	43.0°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	23.2"
Annual Snowfall	17.4"

Demographics

Metric	Gem, KS	National Avg
Population	113	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Colby, KS 8 mi Rexford, KS 9 mi Menlo, KS 10 mi Levant, KS 16 mi Selden, KS 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Gem

Gem, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67734

Gem vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gem, KS affordable or expensive?

Gem has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $81,250.

What is the crime rate in Gem, KS?

Gem's violent crime rate is 282.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 745.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gem?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gem, KS a good place to live?

Gem, KS has a population of 113, a median household income of $81,250, and an unemployment rate of 13.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gem?

Gem averages 43.0°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.2 inches with about 17.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gem?

Gem, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67734.

What is the population of Gem?

The population of Gem, Kansas is 113 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gem?

Key numbers for living in Gem: median home N/A, median household income $81,250, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gem side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.