Smith County

KS · Pop. 30,546 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Smith County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 30,546.

$/Acre: $748

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 32.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax8.4%

Cost of Living Index87.5

Median Household Income$71,195

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$748

Median Home Price$304K

Acres for Sale4894

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall23.7 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,736 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)177 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K518

Property Crime /100K556

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate