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