Grant County
KS · Pop. 7,284 · Rural County
Grant County, Kansas covers 575 square miles with a population of 7,284 and a density of 12.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, corn, sorghum. A median home price of $146,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.31% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 167-day growing season, average summer highs of 90°F and average winter lows of 17.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 17.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Satanta District Hospital is 18.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.5% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $146,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 91.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, corn, sorghum means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 12.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Annual rainfall of just 17.3 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.31% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Satanta District Hospital, is 18.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Grant County, KS is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 35/100
- Median home price
- $146k
- Property tax
- 1.31%
- Growing season
- 167 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 17.3"
- Broadband
- 91.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Satanta District Hospital, 18.8 mi
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Homesteading in Grant County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grant County?
- Grant County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 167-day growing season, average summer highs of 90°F, and average winter lows of 17.4°F. The established crops are wheat, corn, sorghum.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $146,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.31%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Satanta District Hospital is 18.8 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.
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