Trego County

KS · Pop. 68,400 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Trego County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 68,400.

$/Acre: $1,401

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 63/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 Tax1.81%

Combined Sales Tax8.31%

Cost of Living Index95.1

Median Household Income$36,520

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,401

Median Home Price$230K

Acres for Sale848

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall35 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,411 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)373 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K484

Property Crime /100K600

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate