Linn County

KS · Pop. 112,795 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Linn County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 112,795.

$/Acre: $1,719

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 70.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax7.75%

Cost of Living Index83

Median Household Income$70,144

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,719

Median Home Price$153K

Acres for Sale4087

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall29.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,963 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado8/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)331 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K579

Property Crime /100K357

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate