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Population
387
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,228 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$84,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$918/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Gypsum

Located about 15 miles southeast of Salina, Gypsum is a quiet prairie town of roughly 400 residents. The community gets its name from local 19th-century gypsum mines that famously supplied plaster for the 1892 Chicago World's Fair, though today life here centers around farming and family. Living in Gypsum gives you the relaxed, friendly feel of small-town Kansas, along with a quick 20-minute commute to Salina for work, shopping, and healthcare. Local students attend the Southeast of Saline school district, making the town a great fit for anyone wanting country living with city conveniences nearby.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+99.7ratingRegional Agriculture, Forestry & Food Production HubA95.4rating

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