Saline County

KS · Pop. 125,514 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Saline County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 125,514.

$/Acre: $3,160

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 109.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax8.49%

Cost of Living Index84.4

Median Household Income$79,583

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,160

Median Home Price$253K

Acres for Sale2506

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall31.1 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,801 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)114 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K559

Property Crime /100K654

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak