Forest County

WI · Pop. 126,207 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Forest County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 126,207.

$/Acre: $8,537

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 164.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax5.15%

Cost of Living Index102.5

Median Household Income$61,005

Poverty Rate24.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,537

Median Home Price$614K

Acres for Sale301

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low0°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,050 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K365

Property Crime /100K376

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak