Barton County

KS · Pop. 82,055 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Barton County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 82,055.

$/Acre: $2,828

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 130/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax7.95%

Cost of Living Index86.6

Median Household Income$51,522

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,828

Median Home Price$261K

Acres for Sale3099

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,516 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K651

Property Crime /100K392

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak