Coffey County

KS · Pop. 198,524 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Coffey County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 198,524.

$/Acre: $3,067
Property Tax: 1.41%
Growing Season: 183 days
Broadband: 50%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 118.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%
Local Sales Tax0.51%
Combined Sales Tax7.01%
Cost of Living Index85.7
Median Household Income$66,651
Poverty Rate8.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,067
Median Home Price$265K
Acres for Sale101
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season183 days
Annual Rainfall20.6 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,207 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)104 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K389
Property Crime /100K500
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City48 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%
Ag EconomyWeak