Oconto County

WI · Pop. 93,762 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Oconto County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 93,762.

$/Acre: $9,704
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 139 days
Broadband: 42%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 189.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax1.93%
Combined Sales Tax6.93%
Cost of Living Index90.3
Median Household Income$79,347
Poverty Rate16.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,704
Median Home Price$658K
Acres for Sale795
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season139 days
Annual Rainfall30.1 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low8°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,555 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado2/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)203 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K274
Property Crime /100K305
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City47 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyWeak