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Johnson County

KS · Pop. 614,764 · Urban County

30/100Homestead Score

Johnson County, Kansas covers 474 square miles with a population of 614,764 and a density of 1297 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. A median home price of $366,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.15% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 196-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.9°F and average winter lows of 22.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Pinnacle Regional Hospital Inc is 8.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.15%
Growing Season: 196 days
Broadband: 99.7%
Density: 1297/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 196-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Pinnacle Regional Hospital Inc, with an emergency room, is just 8.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a stable local job base.
  • Annual rainfall of 41.9 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • 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.
  • A median home price of $366,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
30/100
Median home price
$366k
Property tax
1.15%
Growing season
196 days (zone 6b)
Annual rainfall
41.9"
Broadband
99.7%
Nearest hospital
Pinnacle Regional Hospital Inc, 8.3 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.15%
Median Household Income$107,261
Poverty Rate5.3%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$366K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6b
Growing Season196 days
Annual Rainfall41.9 inches
Avg Summer High85.9°F
Avg Winter Low22.1°F
Top CropsHay, Soybeans, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalPinnacle Regional Hospital Inc (8.3 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities18

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Johnson County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Johnson County?
Johnson County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 196-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.9°F, and average winter lows of 22.1°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $366,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.15%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Pinnacle Regional Hospital Inc is 8.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 18 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.