Monroe County

WI · Pop. 187,707 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Monroe County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 187,707.

$/Acre: $9,921

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 314.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.73%

Combined Sales Tax5.73%

Cost of Living Index96.1

Median Household Income$45,967

Poverty Rate17%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,921

Median Home Price$496K

Acres for Sale3605

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,783 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)227 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K377

Property Crime /100K344

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak