Linn County
KS · Pop. 9,723 · Rural County
Linn County is a rural county in Kansas, spanning 594 square miles with 9,723 residents at a density of 16.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, hay, corn. A median home price of $165,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.09% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 180-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.2°F and average winter lows of 21.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Anderson County Hospital is 22.5 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.9% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $165,000 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.
- At 16.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 10.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Anderson County Hospital, is 22.5 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Linn County, KS is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $165k
- Property tax
- 1.09%
- Growing season
- 180 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.2"
- Broadband
- 88.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Anderson County Hospital, 22.5 mi
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Homesteading in Linn County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Linn County?
- Linn County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 180-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.2°F, and average winter lows of 21.6°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $165,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.09%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Anderson County Hospital is 22.5 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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