Sheridan County

KS · Pop. 82,416 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sheridan County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 82,416.

$/Acre: $2,267

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 85.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax8.41%

Cost of Living Index96.6

Median Household Income$69,776

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,267

Median Home Price$281K

Acres for Sale4972

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall24.9 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,532 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)218 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K352

Property Crime /100K364

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate