Manitowoc County

WI · Pop. 168,019 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Manitowoc County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 168,019.

$/Acre: $6,205

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 140/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.53%

Combined Sales Tax5.53%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$89,277

Poverty Rate15.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,205

Median Home Price$331K

Acres for Sale2062

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low2°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,840 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)291 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K402

Property Crime /100K280

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak