Gray County

KS · Pop. 53,059 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Gray County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 53,059.

$/Acre: $898

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 31.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax6.64%

Cost of Living Index86.6

Median Household Income$94,554

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$898

Median Home Price$166K

Acres for Sale1049

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,264 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)300 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K590

Property Crime /100K564

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate