Kearny County

KS · Pop. 41,642 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Kearny County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 41,642.

$/Acre: $1,244

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 43.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax8.18%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$59,398

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,244

Median Home Price$153K

Acres for Sale520

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall19.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,604 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)281 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K387

Property Crime /100K331

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate