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