Labette County

KS · Pop. 34,010 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Labette County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 34,010.

$/Acre: $879

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 25.6/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 Tax1.87%

Combined Sales Tax8.37%

Cost of Living Index95.8

Median Household Income$93,257

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$879

Median Home Price$162K

Acres for Sale939

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,433 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)396 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K428

Property Crime /100K563

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate