Rooks County

KS · Pop. 155,067 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Rooks County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 155,067.

$/Acre: $2,444

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 108.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.84%

Combined Sales Tax8.34%

Cost of Living Index95.6

Median Household Income$36,620

Poverty Rate15.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,444

Median Home Price$229K

Acres for Sale3714

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,914 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)103 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K603

Property Crime /100K530

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak