Sherman County

KS · Pop. 43,580 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Sherman County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 43,580.

$/Acre: $823

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 31.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.24%

Combined Sales Tax7.74%

Cost of Living Index85.5

Median Household Income$87,620

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$823

Median Home Price$239K

Acres for Sale3823

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,712 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)185 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K442

Property Crime /100K408

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate