Shawnee County

KS · Pop. 95,932 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Shawnee County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 95,932.

$/Acre: $1,488

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 59.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.72%

Combined Sales Tax8.22%

Cost of Living Index87.7

Median Household Income$54,753

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,488

Median Home Price$336K

Acres for Sale1589

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall39.7 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,164 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)312 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K423

Property Crime /100K315

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate