Butler County

KS · Pop. 26,391 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Butler County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 26,391.

$/Acre: $893

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 25.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.11%

Combined Sales Tax6.61%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$42,018

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$893

Median Home Price$245K

Acres for Sale1365

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,863 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)248 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K623

Property Crime /100K870

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate