Chase County

KS · Pop. 76,199 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Chase County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 76,199.

$/Acre: $6,673

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 230.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index91.2

Median Household Income$64,796

Poverty Rate9.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,673

Median Home Price$426K

Acres for Sale4533

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,902 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)143 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K494

Property Crime /100K453

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak