Ellis County

KS · Pop. 104,569 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ellis County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 104,569.

$/Acre: $5,637

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 260.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.34%

Combined Sales Tax7.84%

Cost of Living Index94.7

Median Household Income$62,869

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,637

Median Home Price$383K

Acres for Sale794

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall31.4 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,325 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)178 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K332

Property Crime /100K216

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak