Wabaunsee County
KS · Pop. 6,961 · Rural County
Wabaunsee County is a rural county in Kansas, spanning 794 square miles with 6,961 residents at a density of 8.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, corn. A median home price of $178,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.27% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 185-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F and average winter lows of 19.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 36.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Wamego Health Center is 18.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 83.4% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 185-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $178,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 8.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.6% 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.
- The nearest hospital, Wamego Health Center, is 18.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- At 8.8 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.
At a glance
Wabaunsee County, KS is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 49/100
- Median home price
- $178k
- Property tax
- 1.27%
- Growing season
- 185 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 36.6"
- Broadband
- 83.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Wamego Health Center, 18.4 mi
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Homesteading in Wabaunsee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wabaunsee County?
- Wabaunsee County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 185-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F, and average winter lows of 19.1°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $178,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.27%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 83.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wamego Health Center is 18.4 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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