Richland County

WI · Pop. 66,968 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Richland County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 66,968.

$/Acre: $2,058
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 146 days
Broadband: 63%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 39.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax0.83%
Combined Sales Tax5.83%
Cost of Living Index96
Median Household Income$56,252
Poverty Rate21.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,058
Median Home Price$327K
Acres for Sale2795
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season146 days
Annual Rainfall32.7 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low2°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,909 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)325 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K244
Property Crime /100K237
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City36 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%
Ag EconomyModerate