Florence County

WI · Pop. 23,931 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Florence County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 23,931.

$/Acre: $3,946

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 77.2/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.28%

Combined Sales Tax6.28%

Cost of Living Index100.2

Median Household Income$72,851

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,946

Median Home Price$331K

Acres for Sale827

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,093 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)148 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K319

Property Crime /100K317

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate