Meade County

KS · Pop. 103,774 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Meade County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 103,774.

$/Acre: $1,644

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 80.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$53,696

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,644

Median Home Price$333K

Acres for Sale4005

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall22.2 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,164 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)363 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K392

Property Crime /100K271

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate