Stafford County

KS · Pop. 128,254 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Stafford County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 128,254.

$/Acre: $1,849

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 73.3/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 Tax0.43%

Combined Sales Tax6.93%

Cost of Living Index83.8

Median Household Income$62,223

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,849

Median Home Price$316K

Acres for Sale1937

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall29.3 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,131 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)387 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K484

Property Crime /100K576

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate