Decatur County

KS · Pop. 171,865 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Decatur County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 171,865.

$/Acre: $7,051

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 401.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.79%

Combined Sales Tax8.29%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$88,751

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,051

Median Home Price$467K

Acres for Sale1980

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall36 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,001 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)231 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K502

Property Crime /100K687

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak