Gem, KS
Living in Gem
Bikeability21
Walkability58
Commute100
Public Transit22
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports1
Hospitals59
Colleges23
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Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
142Population+85 (2010–19)
19 y Median Age-28 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-16% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+35% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years51%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years13%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate37%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone18%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-23% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
62%Lived Here Last Year-33% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector58%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office33%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked5%
Housing
$53kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
91%Owner-Occupied+16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197934%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K12%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas6%
Utility gas90%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gem
United States45
Kansas56
Thomas County15
Property Crime in Gem
United States48
Kansas58
Thomas County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 0 | 4 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gem
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado42
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gem, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gem, KS
Sacred Heart School
9 miles, W
Heartland Christian School
9 miles, W
Heartland Christian School
9 miles, W
St Joseph School
20 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gem, KS
Fort Hays State University
92 miles, SE
National American University-Garden City
101 miles, S
University of Nebraska at Kearney
130 miles, NE
Hastings College
156 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gem, KS
Citizens Medical Center
9 miles, W
Logan County Hospital
21 miles, S
Sheridan County Hospital
25 miles, E
Rawlins County Health Center
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Gem, KS
Hays Regional Airport
96 miles, SE
Garden City Regional Airport
104 miles, S
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
118 miles, N
Kearney Regional Airport
134 miles, NE