Morris County
KS · Pop. 5,388 · Rural County
Morris County, Kansas covers 695 square miles with a population of 5,388 and a density of 7.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, hay, wheat. A median home price of $121,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.55% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 183-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F and average winter lows of 20.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Morris County Hospital is 8.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $121,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Morris County Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, hay, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 7.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.55% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- At 7.8 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.
At a glance
Morris County, KS is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $121k
- Property tax
- 1.55%
- Growing season
- 183 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 37.5"
- Broadband
- 96.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Morris County Hospital, 8.3 mi
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Homesteading in Morris County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Morris County?
- Morris County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 183-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F, and average winter lows of 20.2°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $121,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.55%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Morris County Hospital is 8.3 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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