Finney County

KS · Pop. 37,267 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Finney County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 37,267.

$/Acre: $1,429
Property Tax: 1.41%
Growing Season: 187 days
Broadband: 85%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 58/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%
Local Sales Tax0.27%
Combined Sales Tax6.77%
Cost of Living Index93.4
Median Household Income$86,209
Poverty Rate14.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,429
Median Home Price$138K
Acres for Sale713
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season187 days
Annual Rainfall20 inches
Avg Summer High93°F
Avg Winter Low12°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,560 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)325 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K508
Property Crime /100K569
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City38 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%
Ag EconomyModerate