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