Harvey County

KS · Pop. 143,169 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Harvey County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 143,169.

$/Acre: $5,381

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 351.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax7.92%

Cost of Living Index86.5

Median Household Income$64,650

Poverty Rate14.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,381

Median Home Price$423K

Acres for Sale736

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall32.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,545 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)274 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K662

Property Crime /100K707

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak