Gove County

KS · Pop. 153,865 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Gove County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 153,865.

$/Acre: $4,436

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 169.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.17%

Combined Sales Tax6.67%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$72,229

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,436

Median Home Price$328K

Acres for Sale3741

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,807 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K511

Property Crime /100K365

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak