Riley County

KS · Pop. 150,429 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Riley County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 150,429.

$/Acre: $7,386

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 285.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax8.36%

Cost of Living Index87

Median Household Income$62,006

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,386

Median Home Price$460K

Acres for Sale2389

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall29.8 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,174 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado8/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)163 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K522

Property Crime /100K367

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak