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Gem
A city of 98 people in Kansas
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About Gem
City in Thomas County, Kansas98Population
0.3 sq miArea
3,094 ftElevation
Gem is a city in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 98.
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Town numbers
ZIP code67734
Area code785
Living in Gem
Health in Gem
Compared with Kansas
14better than KS
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Citizens Medical CenterColby · 8.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Selden Community ClinicSelden · 19.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Gem · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gem →
Natural hazards in Gem
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
🌵 Drought🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gem →
Climate in Gem
Full climate →Gem has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
44° / 18°Winter
66° / 36°Spring
89° / 60°Summer
68° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Gem →
Libraries near Gem
See all →Nearest: Colby/Pioneer Memorial LibraryColby · 8.4 miles · 53 hrs a week
Where Gem is
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Location map
Kansas · KSTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
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