Pottawatomie County

KS · Pop. 174,807 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Pottawatomie County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 174,807.

$/Acre: $5,152

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 229.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax8.12%

Cost of Living Index96.7

Median Household Income$93,491

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,152

Median Home Price$356K

Acres for Sale4127

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall32.5 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,556 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)216 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K480

Property Crime /100K462

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak