Leavenworth County

KS · Pop. 174,087 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Leavenworth County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 174,087.

$/Acre: $6,893

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 306/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.77%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$63,931

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,893

Median Home Price$495K

Acres for Sale3015

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,878 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado8/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K524

Property Crime /100K327

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak