Racine County

WI · Pop. 123,803 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Racine County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 123,803.

$/Acre: $5,393

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 107.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.47%

Combined Sales Tax6.47%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$48,578

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,393

Median Home Price$338K

Acres for Sale2331

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall32 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation4,105 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)312 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K380

Property Crime /100K381

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak