Mitchell County

KS · Pop. 68,372 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Mitchell County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 68,372.

$/Acre: $1,082

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 40.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.72%

Combined Sales Tax7.22%

Cost of Living Index92.9

Median Household Income$36,273

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,082

Median Home Price$143K

Acres for Sale873

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall28.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,350 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K552

Property Crime /100K663

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate