Osborne County

KS · Pop. 37,381 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Osborne County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 37,381.

$/Acre: $2,289

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 110.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.98%

Cost of Living Index84.5

Median Household Income$89,772

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,289

Median Home Price$314K

Acres for Sale4334

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall30.9 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,052 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)361 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K559

Property Crime /100K494

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak