Clay County

KS · Pop. 159,928 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Clay County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 159,928.

$/Acre: $2,420

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 91.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax6.53%

Cost of Living Index84.2

Median Household Income$36,006

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,420

Median Home Price$229K

Acres for Sale2070

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall28.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,732 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)240 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 AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574

Property Crime /100K796

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate