Neosho County

KS · Pop. 178,213 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Neosho County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 178,213.

$/Acre: $5,718

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 283.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax7.07%

Cost of Living Index86.5

Median Household Income$62,654

Poverty Rate11.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,718

Median Home Price$465K

Acres for Sale1219

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,479 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)171 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K571

Property Crime /100K791

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak