Bourbon County

KS · Pop. 65,837 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Bourbon County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 65,837.

$/Acre: $1,228

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 41.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.32%

Cost of Living Index94.7

Median Household Income$42,526

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,228

Median Home Price$129K

Acres for Sale2406

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall33.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,173 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)127 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K412

Property Crime /100K354

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate