Allen County

KS · Pop. 101,859 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Allen County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 101,859.

$/Acre: $7,338

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 338.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.14%

Combined Sales Tax7.64%

Cost of Living Index96.9

Median Household Income$86,847

Poverty Rate11.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,338

Median Home Price$562K

Acres for Sale1552

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall24 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,393 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)298 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K510

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak