Jefferson County

WI · Pop. 84,322 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 84,322.

$/Acre: $3,708

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 75.2/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.64%

Combined Sales Tax5.64%

Cost of Living Index91.9

Median Household Income$84,158

Poverty Rate12.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,708

Median Home Price$304K

Acres for Sale3335

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall28.7 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low1°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,337 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)323 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K356

Property Crime /100K386

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate