Anderson County

KS · Pop. 26,033 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Anderson County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 26,033.

$/Acre: $811

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 32.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1%

Combined Sales Tax7.5%

Cost of Living Index84.9

Median Household Income$60,620

Poverty Rate17.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$811

Median Home Price$241K

Acres for Sale622

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall33.9 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,097 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)141 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K459

Property Crime /100K461

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate