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Gem, Kansas

city · Thomas County

At a glance

98
Population
$56,500
Median home value (all homes)
81% below U.S. median
$180,072
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
16.1 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities35% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost42% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college92 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college93 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates20%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Thomas County Economic Development Alliance
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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