Geary County

KS · Pop. 16,543 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Geary County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 16,543.

$/Acre: $795

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 26/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.95%

Combined Sales Tax8.45%

Cost of Living Index87

Median Household Income$59,730

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$795

Median Home Price$130K

Acres for Sale1282

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall24.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,404 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K380

Property Crime /100K511

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate