Osage County

KS · Pop. 15,586 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Osage County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 15,586.

$/Acre: $1,051

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.09%

Combined Sales Tax6.59%

Cost of Living Index90.9

Median Household Income$54,487

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,051

Median Home Price$138K

Acres for Sale3125

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall24.3 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,274 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado8/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)203 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K479

Property Crime /100K585

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate