Gem, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 96 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
 
Males: 42  (44.2%)
Females: 54  (55.8%)
Median resident age:

31.3 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67734

Estimated median household income in 2022: $80,292 (it was $38,500 in 2000)
Gem:

$80,292
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,029 (it was $16,805 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-727,592,885 (it was $27,100 in 2000)
Gem $-727,592,885
KS $206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $89,301; detached houses: $127,862; mobile homes: $18,442
March 2022 cost of living index in Gem: -13651.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.5%

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  • Races in Gem, KS (2022)
    • 11097.3%White alone
    • 10.9%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (50.0%), American (23.0%), English (23.0%), Irish (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 3090 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 295 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Gem city:

2.6% ($714)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: South Aurora, CO (209.2 miles , pop. 297,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (512.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Colby, KS (2.9 miles ),
Rexford, KS (3.0 miles),
Menlo, KS (3.2 miles),
Levant, KS (4.0 miles),
Selden, KS (4.4 miles ),
Oakley, KS (4.6 miles ),
Hoxie, KS (5.0 miles ),
Grinnell, KS (5.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.43 N, Longitude: 100.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 785

Distribution of median household income in Gem, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gem, KS in 2022

Gem satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.3%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Gem, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Gem-area historical tornado activity is below Kansas state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.4 miles away from the Gem city center injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/23/2008, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 46.7 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 554% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 299.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 614.2 miles away from Gem center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.0 miles away from Gem center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 263.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 235.5 miles away from Gem center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 352.0 miles away from Gem center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Thomas County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Gem:

  • L AND C HOME HEALTH AGENCY INC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; COLBY, KS)
  • DESERET HEALTH AND REHAB AT COLBY LLC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; COLBY, KS)
  • LANTERN PARK MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; COLBY, KS)
  • CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; COLBY, KS)
  • CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER LTCU (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; COLBY, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gem:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 92 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 130 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Barton County Community College (about 137 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Central Community College (about 168 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 187 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Community College of Aurora (about 210 miles; Aurora, CO; FT enrollment: 4,730)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 213 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gem: Hi-Plains Co - Operative Association Grain Elevator Number 1 (A), Gem Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Thomas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.2%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gem:

Marital status in Gem, KS
  • Never married: 32.6%
  • Now married: 43.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 18.5%

For population 25 years and over in Gem:

  • High school or higher: 97.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gem, KS (based on Thomas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,6217
Catholic1,3941
Evangelical Protestant1,0349
Other1362
None3,715-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Thomas County:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Thomas County:

5.45 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

10.90 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Thomas County:

8.4%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.2%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Thomas County:

9.2%
State:

13.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$102
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$797
Totals for Government 0$0 2$899

Gem government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $9,000 ($93.75)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($41.67)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($31.25)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($20.83)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($20.83)

Gem government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $10,000 ($104.17)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $6,000 ($62.50)
    Rents: $2,000 ($20.83)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($20.83)

Gem government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $86,000 ($895.83)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gem:

  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLOE (730 AM; 1 kW; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gem:

  • KQLS (100.3 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTCC (91.9 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KKCI (102.5 FM; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWGB (97.9 FM; COLBY, KS; Owner: MELIA COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • KGCR (107.7 FM; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Gem:

  • KLBY (Channel 4; COLBY, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KBSL-TV (Channel 10; GOODLAND, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K15CG (Channel 15; OAKLEY, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION)
  • KSNK (Channel 8; McCOOK, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • K69DB (Channel 69; HOXIE, ETC., KS; Owner: SHERIDAN CNTY, KANSAS)

Gem fatal accident list:

Feb 5, 2015 08:02 PM, Us-24, Lat: 39.394253, Lon: -100.907422, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.0mTotal length
  • 1,927Total average daily traffic
  • 856Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,672Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 5 Mi N & 1 Mi E (Lat: 39.486111 Lon: -100.892083), Call Sign: KWV317, Licensee ID: L00030862,
    Assigned Frequencies: 49.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/1999, Expiration Date: 01/09/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/14/2004, Registrant: Kenneth F Poland, Box 43, Gem, KS 67734


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA0FBQ, Licensee ID: L00048130, Grant Date: 04/11/2013, Expiration Date: 06/15/2023, Registrant: John D Flanagin, 315 Oak St., Gem, KS 67734-3404

  • Call Sign: KC0BJB, Licensee ID: L00129428, Grant Date: 09/12/2017, Expiration Date: 09/12/2027, Certifier: Lucus A Haag, Registrant: Lucas A Haag, 311 2nd Street, Gem, KS 67734


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gem, KS
  • 84.8%Utility gas
  • 13.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Electricity


Gem compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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