Elk County

KS · Pop. 136,170 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Elk County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 136,170.

$/Acre: $2,810

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 116.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax7.4%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$46,204

Poverty Rate22.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,810

Median Home Price$267K

Acres for Sale3929

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall30.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,479 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)259 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K644

Property Crime /100K685

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak