Chautauqua County

KS · Pop. 116,889 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Chautauqua County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 116,889.

$/Acre: $1,886

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 68.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.88%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$84,297

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,886

Median Home Price$308K

Acres for Sale3808

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall24.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,377 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K432

Property Crime /100K486

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate