Brown County

WI · Pop. 60,124 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Brown County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 60,124.

$/Acre: $7,478
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 139 days
Broadband: 59%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 141.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax1.67%
Combined Sales Tax6.67%
Cost of Living Index103
Median Household Income$82,183
Poverty Rate14.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,478
Median Home Price$480K
Acres for Sale397
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season139 days
Annual Rainfall28.4 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low6°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,872 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)130 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K403
Property Crime /100K315
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City52 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%
Ag EconomyWeak