Reno County

KS · Pop. 25,167 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Reno County is a rural county in KS with a population of approximately 25,167.

$/Acre: $783

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 24.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax7.92%

Cost of Living Index86.9

Median Household Income$72,249

Poverty Rate12.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$783

Median Home Price$151K

Acres for Sale2709

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall34.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,230 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)248 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K828

Property Crime /100K1097

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyStrong