Rawlins County

KS · Pop. 11,640 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Rawlins County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 11,640.

$/Acre: $757

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 29.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.41%

Combined Sales Tax6.91%

Cost of Living Index85.5

Median Household Income$61,998

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$757

Median Home Price$178K

Acres for Sale179

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,800 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)338 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K465

Property Crime /100K322

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate