Grant County

KS · Pop. 183,474 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Grant County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 183,474.

$/Acre: $5,358

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 355.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax7.28%

Cost of Living Index82.1

Median Household Income$51,458

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,358

Median Home Price$477K

Acres for Sale2449

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall19.2 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,068 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)230 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K416

Property Crime /100K572

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak