Greenwood County

KS · Pop. 37,709 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Greenwood County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 37,709.

$/Acre: $2,017
Property Tax: 1.41%
Growing Season: 189 days
Broadband: 60%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 92.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%
Local Sales Tax0.32%
Combined Sales Tax6.82%
Cost of Living Index90.1
Median Household Income$41,947
Poverty Rate14.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,017
Median Home Price$311K
Acres for Sale3145
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season189 days
Annual Rainfall21.5 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,843 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado8/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)357 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.1
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K417
Property Crime /100K522
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City22 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%
Ag EconomyModerate