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Pratt County

KS · Pop. 9,120 · Rural County

32/100Homestead Score

Pratt County, Kansas covers 735 square miles with a population of 9,120 and a density of 12.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, corn, soybeans. The median home price is $115,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.76%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 176-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.9°F and average winter lows of 20.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 27.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Stafford County Hospital is 22.8 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 97% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.76%
Growing Season: 176 days
Broadband: 97%
Density: 12.4/sq mi

Pros

  • A median home price of $115,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 97% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, corn, soybeans means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
  • At 12.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.

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.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • An effective property tax rate of 1.76% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
  • The nearest hospital, Stafford County Hospital, is 22.8 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.

At a glance

Pratt County, KS is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
32/100
Median home price
$115k
Property tax
1.76%
Growing season
176 days (zone 6b)
Annual rainfall
27.9"
Broadband
97%
Nearest hospital
Stafford County Hospital, 22.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.76%
Median Household Income$64,348
Poverty Rate9.5%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$115K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6b
Growing Season176 days
Annual Rainfall27.9 inches
Avg Summer High89.9°F
Avg Winter Low20.3°F
Top CropsWheat, Corn, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado7/10
Flood2/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalStafford County Hospital (22.8 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage97%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Pratt County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Pratt County?
Pratt County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 176-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.9°F, and average winter lows of 20.3°F. The established crops are wheat, corn, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $115,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.76%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 97% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Stafford County Hospital is 22.8 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.