Buffalo County

WI · Pop. 193,660 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Buffalo County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 193,660.

$/Acre: $7,079

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 132 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 140.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax5.32%

Cost of Living Index102.9

Median Household Income$82,534

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,079

Median Home Price$558K

Acres for Sale808

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season132 days

Annual Rainfall33 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,078 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)286 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K482

Property Crime /100K601

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak