Morris County

KS · Pop. 171,559 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Morris County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 171,559.

$/Acre: $6,568

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 462.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.44%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$62,564

Poverty Rate18%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,568

Median Home Price$533K

Acres for Sale2706

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall19.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,002 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)150 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K378

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyWeak