Rush County

KS · Pop. 140,570 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Rush County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 140,570.

$/Acre: $2,302

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 78.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.59%

Combined Sales Tax7.09%

Cost of Living Index90.2

Median Household Income$75,239

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,302

Median Home Price$197K

Acres for Sale2395

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall38 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,118 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)312 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K366

Property Crime /100K490

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate