Wallace County

KS · Pop. 42,267 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wallace County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 42,267.

$/Acre: $771

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 26.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.8%

Combined Sales Tax8.3%

Cost of Living Index89.1

Median Household Income$87,055

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$771

Median Home Price$310K

Acres for Sale1904

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,542 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K614

Property Crime /100K548

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate