Ottawa County

KS · Pop. 103,834 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Ottawa County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 103,834.

$/Acre: $7,269

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 259.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax8.11%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$88,800

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,269

Median Home Price$524K

Acres for Sale311

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall22 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,388 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado7/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)109 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K567

Property Crime /100K589

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyWeak