Edwards County

KS · Pop. 46,354 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Edwards County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 46,354.

$/Acre: $1,510

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 68.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.26%

Combined Sales Tax7.76%

Cost of Living Index86

Median Household Income$60,362

Poverty Rate14.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,510

Median Home Price$184K

Acres for Sale1444

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall36.6 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,599 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)363 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K407

Property Crime /100K530

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate