Miami County
KS · Pop. 34,625 · Suburban County
Miami County, Kansas covers 576 square miles with a population of 34,625 and a density of 60.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, soybeans, corn. A median home price of $278,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.23% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 182-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F and average winter lows of 21.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Pinnacle Regional Hospital Inc is 24.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, soybeans, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.7% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 42.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 6.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The nearest hospital, Pinnacle Regional Hospital Inc, is 24.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Miami County, KS is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 32/100
- Median home price
- $278k
- Property tax
- 1.23%
- Growing season
- 182 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.4"
- Broadband
- 86.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Pinnacle Regional Hospital Inc, 24.4 mi
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Homesteading in Miami County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Miami County?
- Miami County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 182-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F, and average winter lows of 21.3°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $278,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.23%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Pinnacle Regional Hospital Inc is 24.4 miles away, without an in-county emergency room; there are 3 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.
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