Franklin County

KS · Pop. 67,594 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 67,594.

$/Acre: $1,340

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.46%

Combined Sales Tax6.96%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$78,424

Poverty Rate15.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,340

Median Home Price$235K

Acres for Sale1873

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,981 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K494

Property Crime /100K679

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate8%

Ag EconomyModerate