Kansas · Off-grid & homestead potential

Thomas County

75BoltScore / 100
#49 of 105 in Kansas

Thomas County is a strong bolthole (75/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 197 mi to the nearest city and low extraction and seizure exposure. The trade-offs: modest rainfall (20.4″/yr).

How Thomas County scores

Hazard Safety91
Freedom71
Food52
Isolation99
Sovereignty92
Water30
Affordability87
$181kTypical home
1.3%Property tax
$2,525Land / acre
20.4"Annual rain
28.5% of yrsSevere drought
197 miNearest metro
7.3People / sq mi
0.1%Federal land
52.3°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Thomas County, Kansas

Is Thomas County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Thomas County is a strong bolthole (75/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 197 mi to the nearest city and low extraction and seizure exposure. Watch-outs: modest rainfall (20.4″/yr).

How much does land cost in Thomas County, Kansas?

Land in Thomas County runs about $2,525 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Thomas County?

Thomas County gets about 20.4" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 28.5% of years.

How remote is Thomas County?

The nearest major metro is about 197 miles away, and population density is 7.3 people per square mile.

How Thomas compares in Kansas

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