Sumner County

KS · Pop. 139,247 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Sumner County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 139,247.

$/Acre: $6,480

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 284.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.33%

Combined Sales Tax6.83%

Cost of Living Index85.6

Median Household Income$75,233

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,480

Median Home Price$438K

Acres for Sale1191

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall39 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,026 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K495

Property Crime /100K452

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak