Cowley County

KS · Pop. 100,984 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cowley County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 100,984.

$/Acre: $2,637

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 123/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.54%

Cost of Living Index82.8

Median Household Income$41,045

Poverty Rate11.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,637

Median Home Price$189K

Acres for Sale3682

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall20.9 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,410 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado8/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)172 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K530

Property Crime /100K601

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak