Kay County

OK · Pop. 182,592 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Kay County is a mixed county in OK with a population of approximately 182,592.

$/Acre: $4,284

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 180.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax6.24%

Cost of Living Index84.5

Median Household Income$85,971

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,284

Median Home Price$262K

Acres for Sale1752

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall22.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,822 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)121 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K543

Property Crime /100K706

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak