Republic County

KS · Pop. 116,363 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Republic County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 116,363.

$/Acre: $3,946

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 135.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax7.39%

Cost of Living Index86.6

Median Household Income$87,039

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,946

Median Home Price$434K

Acres for Sale946

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,733 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)108 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K550

Property Crime /100K555

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak