Montgomery County
KS · Pop. 31,143 · Suburban County
Montgomery County is a suburban county in Kansas, spanning 644 square miles with 31,143 residents at a density of 48.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, soybeans, hay. The median home price is $92,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.7%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.2°F and average winter lows of 24.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Wilson Medical Center is 15.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 202-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $92,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, soybeans, hay 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.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.7% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Montgomery County, KS is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 32/100
- Median home price
- $92k
- Property tax
- 1.7%
- Growing season
- 202 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.1"
- Broadband
- 90.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Wilson Medical Center, 15.3 mi
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Homesteading in Montgomery County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Montgomery County?
- Montgomery County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 202-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.2°F, and average winter lows of 24.2°F. The established crops are wheat, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $92,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.7%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wilson Medical Center is 15.3 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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