Morton County

KS · Pop. 197,940 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Morton County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 197,940.

$/Acre: $6,678

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 448.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.67%

Combined Sales Tax7.17%

Cost of Living Index83.4

Median Household Income$63,784

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,678

Median Home Price$525K

Acres for Sale1123

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,665 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)372 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K620

Property Crime /100K575

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak