Washington County

KS · Pop. 190,809 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 190,809.

$/Acre: $5,565

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 329.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.35%

Cost of Living Index88.5

Median Household Income$47,090

Poverty Rate12.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,565

Median Home Price$429K

Acres for Sale2680

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall23.3 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,773 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)298 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435

Property Crime /100K288

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak