Barber County

KS · Pop. 51,494 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Barber County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 51,494.

$/Acre: $775

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 35.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.88%

Combined Sales Tax8.38%

Cost of Living Index85.4

Median Household Income$50,162

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$775

Median Home Price$163K

Acres for Sale2820

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,500 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K515

Property Crime /100K647

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate