Montgomery County

KS · Pop. 113,339 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 113,339.

$/Acre: $1,635

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 65.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax6.99%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$47,733

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,635

Median Home Price$187K

Acres for Sale4924

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall27 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,543 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K581

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate