Hodgeman County

KS · Pop. 73,945 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Hodgeman County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 73,945.

$/Acre: $1,137

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 44.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.84%

Combined Sales Tax8.34%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$53,849

Poverty Rate21.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,137

Median Home Price$222K

Acres for Sale824

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall34.6 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,325 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado8/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)120 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K584

Property Crime /100K427

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate