Reno County, Kansas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
- top 11% for commute time
- top 16% for cost of living
- bottom 8% for property tax rate
Reno County is a county in Kansas with about 62,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and walkability. It rates lower on amenities nearby and property tax rate.
Official websiterenogov.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in1.1 in
humid 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US counties
Home Value$119k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$828better than 48% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 59% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.73%better than 8% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.18%better than 16% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 62% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.3 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.4 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days227 daysbetter than 37% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 43% of US counties
Comfortable Days55 daysbetter than 13% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.2better than 19% of US counties
School Quality51.4better than 44% of US counties
Violent Crime1521/100kbetter than 15% of US counties
Property Crime1701/100kbetter than 20% of US counties
Community
Population61,88173rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.541st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2242nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0265th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.0%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.0%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.0%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 89% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 77% of US counties
Airport Distance171 mibetter than 19% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.4%better than 51% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Reno County an affordable place to live?
- Reno County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Reno County?
- The median home value in Reno County is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Reno County?
- Median household income in Reno County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Reno County?
- Median gross rent in Reno County is $828 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Reno County safe?
- Reno County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1521/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 1701/100k.
- What is the weather like in Reno County?
- Reno County averages 81°F in July and 32°F in January, with 32.3 in of annual precipitation and about 227 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Reno County?
- Public-school quality in Reno County is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Reno County?
- The average one-way commute in Reno County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)