Rock County

WI · Pop. 18,172 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Rock County is a rural county in WI with a population of approximately 18,172.

$/Acre: $1,374

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 14.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.33%

Combined Sales Tax5.33%

Cost of Living Index90.2

Median Household Income$94,133

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,374

Median Home Price$167K

Acres for Sale3300

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall32.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,572 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)390 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K447

Property Crime /100K399

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyStrong