Best counties to live in Kansas

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Best counties to live in Kansas

What makes a particular county the best? Oftentimes, it's a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Kansas using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by a variety of factors including: public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.

Many counties on the list are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or home values. Others are adored for their historic or well-designed value, or devotion to cultural opportunities. Keep reading to see if your county made the list.

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#25. Jackson County

- Population: 13,266
- Median home value: $134,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $716 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $57,914

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#24. Labette County

- Population: 20,119
- Median home value: $76,400 (70% own)
- Median rent: $633 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $47,643

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#23. Butler County

- Population: 66,698
- Median home value: $148,600 (74% own)
- Median rent: $855 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $64,782

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#22. Ellsworth County

- Population: 6,231
- Median home value: $99,400 (77% own)
- Median rent: $639 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $54,902

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#21. Pratt County

- Population: 9,452
- Median home value: $91,900 (68% own)
- Median rent: $692 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $52,327

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#20. Geary County

- Population: 34,025
- Median home value: $148,800 (38% own)
- Median rent: $1,057 (62% rent)
- Median household income: $53,133

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#19. Marion County

- Population: 11,964
- Median home value: $90,800 (79% own)
- Median rent: $585 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $52,123

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#18. Clay County

- Population: 8,082
- Median home value: $98,000 (71% own)
- Median rent: $607 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $53,929

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#17. Rice County

- Population: 9,658
- Median home value: $74,700 (74% own)
- Median rent: $581 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $53,012

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#16. Crawford County

- Population: 38,968
- Median home value: $93,900 (59% own)
- Median rent: $717 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $41,004

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#15. McPherson County

- Population: 28,567
- Median home value: $151,800 (70% own)
- Median rent: $746 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $59,089

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#14. Brown County

- Population: 9,626
- Median home value: $88,500 (70% own)
- Median rent: $633 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $48,333

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#13. Saline County

- Population: 54,701
- Median home value: $136,800 (67% own)
- Median rent: $761 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $52,200

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#12. Mitchell County

- Population: 6,145
- Median home value: $88,900 (71% own)
- Median rent: $561 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $46,203

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#11. Nemaha County

- Population: 10,121
- Median home value: $130,500 (75% own)
- Median rent: $644 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $63,216

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#10. Ellis County

- Population: 28,775
- Median home value: $169,100 (61% own)
- Median rent: $711 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $52,883

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#9. Harvey County

- Population: 34,503
- Median home value: $126,100 (72% own)
- Median rent: $733 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $57,982

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#8. Lyon County

- Population: 33,251
- Median home value: $106,800 (60% own)
- Median rent: $674 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $46,338

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#7. Leavenworth County

- Population: 80,745
- Median home value: $182,900 (67% own)
- Median rent: $987 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $73,013

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#6. Pottawatomie County

- Population: 23,847
- Median home value: $183,100 (79% own)
- Median rent: $854 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $66,835

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#5. Sedgwick County

- Population: 513,375
- Median home value: $140,700 (63% own)
- Median rent: $824 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $56,524

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#4. Shawnee County

- Population: 177,852
- Median home value: $132,500 (64% own)
- Median rent: $825 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $56,762

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#3. Riley County

- Population: 75,056
- Median home value: $201,000 (43% own)
- Median rent: $946 (57% rent)
- Median household income: $51,208

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#2. Douglas County

- Population: 120,290
- Median home value: $199,400 (51% own)
- Median rent: $926 (49% rent)
- Median household income: $59,435

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#1. Johnson County

- Population: 591,506
- Median home value: $259,600 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,109 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $89,087

Best counties to live in Kansas