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Finney County

KS · Pop. 38,001 · Suburban County

20/100Homestead Score

Finney County, Kansas covers 1,302 square miles with a population of 38,001 and a density of 29.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, corn, hay. A median home price of $191,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.43% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 170-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F and average winter lows of 17.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 19.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Kearny County Hospital is 28.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.43%
Growing Season: 170 days
Broadband: 98.5%
Density: 29.2/sq mi

Pros

  • A median home price of $191,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, corn, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
  • A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 11.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • Annual rainfall of just 19.2 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
  • An effective property tax rate of 1.43% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
  • The nearest hospital, Kearny County Hospital, is 28.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.

At a glance

Finney County, KS is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
20/100
Median home price
$191k
Property tax
1.43%
Growing season
170 days (zone 6b)
Annual rainfall
19.2"
Broadband
98.5%
Nearest hospital
Kearny County Hospital, 28.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.43%
Median Household Income$72,437
Poverty Rate11.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$191K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6b
Growing Season170 days
Annual Rainfall19.2 inches
Avg Summer High89.5°F
Avg Winter Low17.8°F
Top CropsWheat, Corn, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado8/10
Flood4/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalKearny County Hospital (28.8 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Finney County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Finney County?
Finney County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 170-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.5°F, and average winter lows of 17.8°F. The established crops are wheat, corn, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $191,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.43%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Kearny County Hospital is 28.8 miles away, without an in-county emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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.