Kewaunee County
WI · Pop. 20,621 · Suburban County
Kewaunee County sits in Wisconsin across 342 square miles, home to 20,621 people at 60.3 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on haylage, corn, hay. A median home price of $209,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.48% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 162-day growing season, average summer highs of 74.3°F and average winter lows of 12.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 30.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Door County Medical Center is 16.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.9% of homes.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 93.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on haylage, corn, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 7.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 162-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.48% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Door County Medical Center, is 16.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 12.9°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Kewaunee County, WI is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 58/100
- Median home price
- $209k
- Property tax
- 1.48%
- Growing season
- 162 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 30.8"
- Broadband
- 93.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Door County Medical Center, 16.4 mi
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Homesteading in Kewaunee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Kewaunee County?
- Kewaunee County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 162-day growing season, average summer highs of 74.3°F, and average winter lows of 12.9°F. The established crops are haylage, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $209,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.48%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 93.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Door County Medical Center is 16.4 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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.
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