Johnson County

KS · Pop. 10,372 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Johnson County is a rural county in KS with a population of approximately 10,372.

$/Acre: $611

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 21.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax6.87%

Cost of Living Index85.9

Median Household Income$71,278

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$611

Median Home Price$291K

Acres for Sale32

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,657 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K715

Property Crime /100K999

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyStrong