Seward County

KS · Pop. 17,143 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Seward County is a rural county in KS with a population of approximately 17,143.

$/Acre: $675

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 9.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax6.62%

Cost of Living Index89.9

Median Household Income$75,109

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$675

Median Home Price$190K

Acres for Sale3589

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall33.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,542 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)266 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K649

Property Crime /100K476

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town30 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyStrong