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Gem, KS
City in Thomas County, Kansas.
Population
98
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
294
ZIP codes
0
Gem and its ZIP codes
Gem at a glance
- Gem is about 8.1 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thomas County. PPP loans are for Gem.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,081
4,102 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,921
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$69.6M
FY 2026, $8,782 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gem, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,094
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 15°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gem, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Gem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColbyCity | 8.6 mi | 3.7 |
| RexfordCity | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MenloCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| LevantCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| SeldenCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| OakleyCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| MonumentCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| HoxieCity | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| GrinnellCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| BrewsterCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| AtwoodCity | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| DresdenCity | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| LudellCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gem, KS in?
- Gem is in Thomas County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Gem, KS?
- About 98 people live in Gem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gem?
- Nearby places include Colby (8.6 mi), Rexford (8.7 mi), Menlo (10 mi), Levant (16 mi), Selden (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023