Portage County

WI · Pop. 72,996 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Portage County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 72,996.

$/Acre: $2,297

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 137 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 59.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax5.14%

Cost of Living Index89.6

Median Household Income$60,327

Poverty Rate16.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,297

Median Home Price$299K

Acres for Sale1693

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season137 days

Annual Rainfall30.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,976 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K357

Property Crime /100K222

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate