Living in Linn County, Kansas

Linn County is a county in Kansas with a population of around 9,536, part of the Kansas City, MO-KS MSA metro area. The main communities are Pleasanton, La Cygne, Linn Valley.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,105/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $140K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 45°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Linn County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 44 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.