Thomas County

KS · Pop. 63,402 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Thomas County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 63,402.

$/Acre: $2,725

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 120.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax7.86%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$93,621

Poverty Rate24.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,725

Median Home Price$247K

Acres for Sale1139

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall30.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,633 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)156 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K667

Property Crime /100K798

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak