Ashland County

WI · Pop. 187,507 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Ashland County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 187,507.

$/Acre: $9,068

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 139 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 228.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.01%

Combined Sales Tax6.01%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$51,348

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,068

Median Home Price$639K

Acres for Sale4996

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season139 days

Annual Rainfall31.1 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,529 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)196 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K353

Property Crime /100K393

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak