Woodson County

KS · Pop. 97,851 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Woodson County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 97,851.

$/Acre: $1,977

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 66.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax6.54%

Cost of Living Index84.7

Median Household Income$61,316

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,977

Median Home Price$313K

Acres for Sale3431

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,259 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)107 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K602

Property Crime /100K436

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate