Kiowa County

KS · Pop. 41,062 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Kiowa County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 41,062.

$/Acre: $1,524

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 60.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax7.85%

Cost of Living Index85

Median Household Income$74,042

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,524

Median Home Price$151K

Acres for Sale3385

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall38.5 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,047 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)329 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K454

Property Crime /100K418

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate