Burnett County

WI · Pop. 37,243 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Burnett County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 37,243.

$/Acre: $2,698
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 139 days
Broadband: 65%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 56.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax1.49%
Combined Sales Tax6.49%
Cost of Living Index100.1
Median Household Income$79,760
Poverty Rate20.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,698
Median Home Price$340K
Acres for Sale3948
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season139 days
Annual Rainfall35.4 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,271 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)128 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K283
Property Crime /100K224
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City36 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%
Ag EconomyModerate