Marshall County

KS · Pop. 41,584 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Marshall County is a rural county in KS with a population of approximately 41,584.

$/Acre: $849

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 24.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax7.41%

Cost of Living Index83.5

Median Household Income$70,359

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$849

Median Home Price$213K

Acres for Sale857

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall30.1 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,186 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K753

Property Crime /100K1026

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyStrong