Marion County

KS · Pop. 158,461 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Marion County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 158,461.

$/Acre: $3,581

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 126.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.88%

Cost of Living Index96.1

Median Household Income$52,603

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,581

Median Home Price$306K

Acres for Sale3996

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,947 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)276 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K562

Property Crime /100K704

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak