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