Sedgwick County

KS · Pop. 89,636 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Sedgwick County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 89,636.

$/Acre: $3,454

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 167.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax6.89%

Cost of Living Index85

Median Household Income$67,199

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,454

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale3522

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,808 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado7/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)285 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K548

Property Crime /100K388

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak