Rawlins County
Rawlins County, Kansas: solar permitting grade B (score 41/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 41/100 |
| Population | 2,417 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Rawlins County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Thomas County (≈30 mi) · Cheyenne County (≈35 mi) · Sherman County (≈46 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Rawlins County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Atwood city
- Herndon city
- McDonald city
- Achilles township
- Atwood township
- Center township
- Driftwood township
- Herl township
- Jefferson township
- Ludell township
- Mirage township
- Rocewood township
- Union township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Hitchcock County, NE · ≈27 miB41—
- Thomas County · ≈30 miC43—
- Decatur County · ≈33 miC47—
- Cheyenne County · ≈35 miB39—
- Red Willow County, NE · ≈42 miC44—
- Dundy County, NE · ≈42 miB41—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Rawlins County ranks #59 of 105 ranked Kansas counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Kansas: Marion County (A · 29), Dickinson County (B · 30), Wichita County (B · 30). See all Kansas county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.