Wilson County

KS · Pop. 153,651 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Wilson County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 153,651.

$/Acre: $2,814

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 126.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax7.21%

Cost of Living Index89

Median Household Income$57,428

Poverty Rate9.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,814

Median Home Price$232K

Acres for Sale4757

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,864 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)335 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K540

Property Crime /100K346

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak