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