Ford County

KS · Pop. 73,737 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Ford County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 73,737.

$/Acre: $1,739

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 84/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax7.69%

Cost of Living Index85.5

Median Household Income$39,053

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,739

Median Home Price$265K

Acres for Sale3633

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall32.2 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,512 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)174 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K660

Property Crime /100K810

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate