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Gem, KS
B+
Population: 117
Home Price: $77,500
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Overview
Gem is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 117. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Gem has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
14.9 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Gem, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Gem
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$36,273
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$75,625
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Gem
Kansas
United States
Median Age
35.4
43.0
42.3
Gender
Gem
Kansas
United States
Male
41.0%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
59.0%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Gem
Kansas
United States
White
95.7%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.3%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Gem
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$77,500
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$518
$801
Family Households
53.1%
53.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.5%
24.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
95.9%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
4.1%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Gem
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.7%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
32.0%
32.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
37.3%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.0%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.7%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Gem
Kansas
United States
Mathematics
NA%
34.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
37.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Gem
Kansas
United States
Murder
NA
1.1
3.0
Rape
NA
35.7
38.0
Robbery
NA
12.7
40.7
Assault
NA
194.0
188.5
Property Crime
Gem
Kansas
United States
Burglary
NA
274.0
336.1
Theft
NA
1056.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
109.8
167.1
Arson
NA
10.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Gem, KS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
fine dining
mexican food
hot dogs
thai
jamaican
takoyaki
popeyes
diner
cooking
vegan
vegetable
cheese
lobster
salad
sandwich
french fries
beef
sandwiches
meal
gaming
skateboarding
curling
cycling
swimming
basketball
art exhibit
sketchbook
fashion
prints
creative
van goghs
poster
illustrations
mythology
artists
creations
cinema
portrait
animation
designs
nfts
library
collection
nature
spending time
anime
cartoons anime
gaming
skateboarding
memes
eclectic
cycling
dd
hunting
books
drama
lifestyle
streaming platform
luxury lifestyle
fashion
gaming
creative
celebrity
djs
arts
publicity
entertainer
networking
recreation
cinema
indie
films
fine dining
space
waterslides
summer
playgrounds
beach
arts
lodge
cycling
backyard
swimming
hunting
mountain
nature
black owned
backstock
dishware
gas station
pantry
christmas gifts
free shipping
walmart
brands
cashiers
dollar store
purses
mcdonalds
restock
restaurant
stocked
packaging
dealership
packages
apparel
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