Franklin County
KS · Pop. 25,994 · Suburban County
Franklin County is a suburban county in Kansas, spanning 572 square miles with 25,994 residents at a density of 45.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, hay, corn. The median home price is $187,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.46%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.9°F and average winter lows of 21.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.3 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Anderson County Hospital is 19.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $187,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, hay, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 9.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.46% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Anderson County Hospital, is 19.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Franklin County, KS is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 34/100
- Median home price
- $187k
- Property tax
- 1.46%
- Growing season
- 181 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.3"
- Broadband
- 86.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Anderson County Hospital, 19.3 mi
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Homesteading in Franklin County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Franklin County?
- Franklin County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.9°F, and average winter lows of 21.4°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $187,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.46%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Anderson County Hospital is 19.3 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.
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