Lyon County
KS · Pop. 32,145 · Suburban County
Lyon County sits in Kansas across 847 square miles, home to 32,145 people at 38 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, soybeans, corn. A median home price of $142,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.6% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.3°F and average winter lows of 20.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Newman Regional Health is 3.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 190-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $142,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Newman Regional Health, with an emergency room, is just 3.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, soybeans, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
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.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.6% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Lyon County, KS is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 58/100
- Median home price
- $142k
- Property tax
- 1.6%
- Growing season
- 190 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 37.4"
- Broadband
- 95.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Newman Regional Health, 3.6 mi
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Homesteading in Lyon County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lyon County?
- Lyon County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.3°F, and average winter lows of 20.8°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $142,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.6%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Newman Regional Health is 3.6 miles away and includes an 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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