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