Crawford County
KS · Pop. 38,963 · Suburban County
Crawford County, Kansas covers 590 square miles with a population of 38,963 and a density of 66 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, wheat, hay. The median home price is $122,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.12%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 208-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.4°F and average winter lows of 24.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Girard Medical Center is 0.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 208-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $122,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 96.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Girard Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 0.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, wheat, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A poverty rate of 20.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Crawford County, KS is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 61/100
- Median home price
- $122k
- Property tax
- 1.12%
- Growing season
- 208 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.7"
- Broadband
- 96.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Girard Medical Center, 0.6 mi
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Homesteading in Crawford County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Crawford County?
- Crawford County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 208-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.4°F, and average winter lows of 24.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, wheat, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $122,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.12%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Girard Medical Center is 0.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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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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