Brown County

KS · Pop. 7,204 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Brown County is a rural county in KS with a population of approximately 7,204.

$/Acre: $864

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 11/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax8.41%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$47,980

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$864

Median Home Price$198K

Acres for Sale2893

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall34.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,173 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K732

Property Crime /100K980

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town30 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyStrong