Pawnee County

KS · Pop. 14,677 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Pawnee County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 14,677.

$/Acre: $818

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 35.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.22%

Combined Sales Tax7.72%

Cost of Living Index84.2

Median Household Income$55,158

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$818

Median Home Price$263K

Acres for Sale1512

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,567 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)201 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K430

Property Crime /100K306

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate