Cherokee County

KS · Pop. 130,431 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cherokee County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 130,431.

$/Acre: $5,353

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 300.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax8.4%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$92,792

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,353

Median Home Price$412K

Acres for Sale2818

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall36.9 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,281 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)275 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K590

Property Crime /100K720

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak