Chase County
KS · Pop. 2,579 · Rural County
Chase County is a rural county in Kansas, spanning 773 square miles with 2,579 residents at a density of 3.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, wheat. A median home price of $106,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.6% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.3°F and average winter lows of 21°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. St Luke Hospital is 22.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 62.6% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $106,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 3.3 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 10.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.6% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Broadband reaches only 62.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, St Luke Hospital, is 22.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Chase County, KS is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 34/100
- Median home price
- $106k
- Property tax
- 1.6%
- Growing season
- 181 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 38.2"
- Broadband
- 62.6%
- Nearest hospital
- St Luke Hospital, 22.8 mi
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Homesteading in Chase County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Chase County?
- Chase County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.3°F, and average winter lows of 21°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $106,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.6%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 62.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- St Luke Hospital is 22.8 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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