Lincoln County

KS · Pop. 54,729 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 54,729.

$/Acre: $1,164

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 48.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.08%

Combined Sales Tax7.58%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$81,676

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,164

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale1576

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall36.1 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,753 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K567

Property Crime /100K744

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate