Jefferson County

KS · Pop. 93,462 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 93,462.

$/Acre: $1,580

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 70.2/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 Tax0.52%

Combined Sales Tax7.02%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$68,972

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,580

Median Home Price$252K

Acres for Sale3217

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall30.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,410 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado7/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)262 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K509

Property Crime /100K651

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate