Comanche County

KS · Pop. 93,362 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Comanche County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 93,362.

$/Acre: $4,298
Property Tax: 1.41%
Growing Season: 192 days
Broadband: 48%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 165.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%
Local Sales Tax0.1%
Combined Sales Tax6.6%
Cost of Living Index88.8
Median Household Income$56,744
Poverty Rate22.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,298
Median Home Price$358K
Acres for Sale3557
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season192 days
Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
Avg Summer High93°F
Avg Winter Low12°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation1,966 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)140 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K537
Property Crime /100K456
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate8%
Ag EconomyWeak