Door County

WI · Pop. 129,018 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Door County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 129,018.

$/Acre: $13,066

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 414.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.27%

Cost of Living Index99.8

Median Household Income$52,188

Poverty Rate13.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,066

Median Home Price$688K

Acres for Sale135

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall35.4 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low2°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,703 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K483

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak