Jewell County

KS · Pop. 48,771 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Jewell County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 48,771.

$/Acre: $2,049

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 92.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.92%

Combined Sales Tax8.42%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$80,855

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,049

Median Home Price$193K

Acres for Sale3033

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall26 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,978 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)252 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K394

Property Crime /100K368

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate