Pottawatomie County
KS · Pop. 25,808 · Suburban County
Pottawatomie County is a suburban county in Kansas, spanning 841 square miles with 25,808 residents at a density of 30.7 people 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 $223,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.11% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 168-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.4°F and average winter lows of 18.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 35.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Community Hospital - Onaga and St Marys Campus is 11.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.2% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 99.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Community Hospital - Onaga and St Marys Campus, with an emergency room, is just 11.8 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.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 7.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
At a glance
Pottawatomie County, KS is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 63/100
- Median home price
- $223k
- Property tax
- 1.11%
- Growing season
- 168 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 35.3"
- Broadband
- 99.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Community Hospital - Onaga and St Marys Campus, 11.8 mi
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Homesteading in Pottawatomie County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pottawatomie County?
- Pottawatomie County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 168-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.4°F, and average winter lows of 18.2°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $223,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.11%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Community Hospital - Onaga and St Marys Campus is 11.8 miles away and includes an 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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