Dodge County

WI · Pop. 102,808 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Dodge County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 102,808.

$/Acre: $5,799

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax6.25%

Cost of Living Index91.6

Median Household Income$41,304

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,799

Median Home Price$505K

Acres for Sale626

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall32.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,117 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)129 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K352

Property Crime /100K249

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak