Ellsworth County

KS · Pop. 171,962 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ellsworth County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 171,962.

$/Acre: $5,695

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 376.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.55%

Combined Sales Tax7.05%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$57,729

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,695

Median Home Price$430K

Acres for Sale1099

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,555 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)215 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K660

Property Crime /100K552

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak