Marathon County

WI · Pop. 19,668 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Marathon County is a rural county in WI with a population of approximately 19,668.

$/Acre: $1,588

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 146 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 16.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax6.82%

Cost of Living Index103

Median Household Income$63,830

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,588

Median Home Price$319K

Acres for Sale3346

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season146 days

Annual Rainfall35.4 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,677 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)195 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K537

Property Crime /100K459

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyStrong