Russell County

KS · Pop. 66,502 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Russell County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 66,502.

$/Acre: $1,225

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 48.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax6.79%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$65,670

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,225

Median Home Price$294K

Acres for Sale2295

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,432 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)131 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K519

Property Crime /100K327

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate