Calumet County

WI · Pop. 94,283 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Calumet County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 94,283.

$/Acre: $3,670
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 142 days
Broadband: 70%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 82.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax0.82%
Combined Sales Tax5.82%
Cost of Living Index92.2
Median Household Income$49,567
Poverty Rate15.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,670
Median Home Price$380K
Acres for Sale231
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season142 days
Annual Rainfall28.8 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low7°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,746 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)371 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.5
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K429
Property Crime /100K588
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City23 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%
Ag EconomyModerate