Cheyenne County

KS · Pop. 85,134 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Cheyenne County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 85,134.

$/Acre: $2,546

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 95.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.17%

Combined Sales Tax7.67%

Cost of Living Index85.9

Median Household Income$49,159

Poverty Rate25.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,546

Median Home Price$208K

Acres for Sale273

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall22.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,697 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)136 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K601

Property Crime /100K363

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate