Pratt County

KS · Pop. 25,481 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Pratt County is a rural county in KS with a population of approximately 25,481.

$/Acre: $769

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 15.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax7.95%

Cost of Living Index89

Median Household Income$81,949

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$769

Median Home Price$286K

Acres for Sale387

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall30.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,747 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K905

Property Crime /100K1175

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyStrong