Phillips County

KS · Pop. 40,536 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Phillips County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 40,536.

$/Acre: $1,092

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 39.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.77%

Cost of Living Index86.1

Median Household Income$55,186

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,092

Median Home Price$270K

Acres for Sale652

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall24.8 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,981 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K483

Property Crime /100K569

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate