Lincoln County

WI · Pop. 78,566 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 78,566.

$/Acre: $8,751
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 148 days
Broadband: 36%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 205.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax0.42%
Combined Sales Tax5.42%
Cost of Living Index92.6
Median Household Income$47,269
Poverty Rate20.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,751
Median Home Price$524K
Acres for Sale2892
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season148 days
Annual Rainfall29.6 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low1°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,284 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado2/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)128 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.7
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K366
Property Crime /100K314
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%
Ag EconomyWeak