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