Wichita County

KS · Pop. 162,561 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wichita County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 162,561.

$/Acre: $2,038

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 99.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.73%

Combined Sales Tax7.23%

Cost of Living Index95.3

Median Household Income$46,851

Poverty Rate15.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,038

Median Home Price$234K

Acres for Sale1354

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall19.5 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,362 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)240 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K458

Property Crime /100K411

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate