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Kenosha County

WI · Pop. 168,413 · Urban County

34/100Homestead Score

Kenosha County, Wisconsin covers 272 square miles with a population of 168,413 and a density of 619.2 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on corn, soybeans, hay. The median home price is $248,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.69%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.7°F and average winter lows of 16.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 34.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Froedtert South - Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital is 2.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.69%
Growing Season: 164 days
Broadband: 96.7%
Density: 619.2/sq mi

Pros

  • Broadband reaches 96.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Froedtert South - Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 10.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A 164-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • An effective property tax rate of 1.69% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
  • At 619.2 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Kenosha County, WI is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
34/100
Median home price
$248k
Property tax
1.69%
Growing season
164 days (zone 5b)
Annual rainfall
34.2"
Broadband
96.7%
Nearest hospital
Froedtert South - Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, 2.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.69%
Median Household Income$79,412
Poverty Rate10.5%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$248K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5b
Growing Season164 days
Annual Rainfall34.2 inches
Avg Summer High79.7°F
Avg Winter Low16.6°F
Top CropsCorn, Soybeans, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado10/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalFroedtert South - Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital (2.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Kenosha County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.7°F, and average winter lows of 16.6°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $248,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.69%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 96.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Froedtert South - Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital is 2.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.