Gem, Kansas

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Gem, Kansas is a very small city in Thomas County, in southwest Kansas, United States. It covers about 0.33 square miles (0.86 square kilometers), all land, and sits at about 3,091 feet above sea level. The population was 98 at the 2020 census.

Key facts
- Founded in the 1880s and incorporated in 1926. It was named after Gem Ranch.
- Gem was a shipping point on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
- The first post office opened in 1885 and closed in March 2014.

Geography
- Area: 0.33 square miles, all land.

Demographics
- 2020 population: 98 people, 37 households, 28 families.
- Population density: about 293 people per square mile.
- The community is predominantly White, with small numbers of other races and about 5% Hispanic.

Education
- Gem is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.