Cloud County

KS · Pop. 95,894 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cloud County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 95,894.

$/Acre: $1,657

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 75.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.87%

Combined Sales Tax8.37%

Cost of Living Index95.6

Median Household Income$66,377

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,657

Median Home Price$309K

Acres for Sale2556

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall21.3 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,778 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K499

Property Crime /100K675

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate