Iron County

WI · Pop. 7,054 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Iron County is a rural county in WI with a population of approximately 7,054.

$/Acre: $1,285

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 137 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 8.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax5.35%

Cost of Living Index104.3

Median Household Income$91,956

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,285

Median Home Price$223K

Acres for Sale356

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season137 days

Annual Rainfall33.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,663 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)114 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K529

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyStrong