Crawford County

KS · Pop. 97,127 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Crawford County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 97,127.

$/Acre: $3,658
Property Tax: 1.41%
Growing Season: 178 days
Broadband: 46%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 152.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%
Local Sales Tax1.17%
Combined Sales Tax7.67%
Cost of Living Index89.9
Median Household Income$51,903
Poverty Rate17.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,658
Median Home Price$344K
Acres for Sale4864
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season178 days
Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
Avg Summer High92°F
Avg Winter Low13°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,641 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado8/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)127 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574
Property Crime /100K747
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City63 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Ag EconomyWeak