Lane County

KS · Pop. 101,132 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lane County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 101,132.

$/Acre: $1,760

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 74.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index83.3

Median Household Income$52,213

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,760

Median Home Price$332K

Acres for Sale710

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall27.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,178 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

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 /100K513

Property Crime /100K696

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate