Wabaunsee County

KS · Pop. 130,927 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wabaunsee County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 130,927.

$/Acre: $1,882

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 82.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index83.5

Median Household Income$50,527

Poverty Rate13.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,882

Median Home Price$264K

Acres for Sale4531

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall21.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,745 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)284 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K603

Property Crime /100K472

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate