KSMap-doton-Gypsum, 2005
Gypsum’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 530 in 1890, a peak of 732 in 1920, 400 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
- 1886Gypsum is settled
GypsumKS
A town of 387, settled in 1886.
Population
387
2025 Census estimate · −3.7% since 2020
Typical home
$222K
+8.6% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
34.3
years
Jobs based here
30
A commuter town
Is Gypsum a good place to live?
Gypsum’s midsummer high is 93°F, where Kansas’ towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Only 9 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Gypsum. Gypsum has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
387 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Gypsum: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gypsum, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Gypsum water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Gypsum’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSaline County ClerkSaline County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code6744867448 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Gypsum.
Work & commute
More than half of Gypsum’s working residents commute to Salina
Since 2013, Gypsum has added 22 jobs, to 30 in 2023. For Gypsum, the average commute is 27 minutes. 13% of residents live below the poverty line in the town, against 9.1% in Kansas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Salina (51%), Wichita (6%) and Manhattan (4%).
0%work in town
| Gypsum | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Gypsum0%
Salina51%
Wichita6%
Manhattan4%
Lindsborg3%
14 mi
median commute distance
30
jobs based in Gypsum
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Gypsum’s year
July afternoons reach 93°, January nights drop to 20° and about 15 inches of snow falls in a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–44°
Spring43–68°
Summer66–90°
Fall45–69°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Gypsum is
The share of adults in Gypsum who feel lonely: 31%. The town tracks Kansas closely on all 32 CDC measures. Among adults in the town, 32% sleep under 7 hours and 17% binge drink.
| Gypsum | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 35% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Salina Regional Health Center
13.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Gypsum: about $222K
The going rate for rent for Gypsum comes to $918 a month. Typical home values rose 8.6% in the year to September 2026. 76% of households live in a home they own in the town.
$222KZillow home value
| Gypsum | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $918 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Gypsum$222K
Kansas$246K
+8.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Gypsum, with inland flooding at the top
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 54% of U.S. communities. Households in Gypsum have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2019.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Gypsum
17pages on Gypsum
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Gypsum
Kansas Wesleyan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Salina12.3 mi$34,630 tuitionSalina Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Salina12.9 mi$7,128 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Gypsum residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Gypsum for work
Where Gypsum’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
30jobs based in Gypsum
0%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Gypsum
City in Saline County, Kansas
Gypsum is a city in Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 400.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,220 ft
- ZIP code
- 67448
- Area code
- 785
Questions about Gypsum
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Gypsum, KS a good place to live?
Gypsum has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.