Jackson County

KS · Pop. 74,231 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Jackson County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 74,231.

$/Acre: $1,340

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 53.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.4%

Combined Sales Tax6.9%

Cost of Living Index87.8

Median Household Income$43,280

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,340

Median Home Price$237K

Acres for Sale74

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall40 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,581 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado8/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)388 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K534

Property Crime /100K513

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate