Menominee County

WI · Pop. 49,596 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Menominee County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 49,596.

$/Acre: $1,719
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 148 days
Broadband: 63%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 32.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax0.95%
Combined Sales Tax5.95%
Cost of Living Index98.8
Median Household Income$92,271
Poverty Rate22.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,719
Median Home Price$222K
Acres for Sale747
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season148 days
Annual Rainfall33.6 inches
Avg Summer High78°F
Avg Winter Low3°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,747 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)216 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K422
Property Crime /100K437
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City38 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Ag EconomyModerate