Stanton County

KS · Pop. 52,365 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Stanton County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 52,365.

$/Acre: $1,431

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 54/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.65%

Combined Sales Tax7.15%

Cost of Living Index97

Median Household Income$56,519

Poverty Rate24.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,431

Median Home Price$200K

Acres for Sale2580

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,029 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)251 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

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 /100K499

Property Crime /100K322

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate