Scott County

KS · Pop. 32,134 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Scott County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 32,134.

$/Acre: $1,569

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 71.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax7.6%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$86,555

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,569

Median Home Price$306K

Acres for Sale4504

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall28 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,648 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)212 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K385

Property Crime /100K399

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate