Douglas County

KS · Pop. 181,975 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 181,975.

$/Acre: $2,486

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 107.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.14%

Combined Sales Tax7.64%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$77,845

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,486

Median Home Price$220K

Acres for Sale3718

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall26.6 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,534 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado8/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)296 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K601

Property Crime /100K382

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak