Sauk County

WI · Pop. 134,718 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Sauk County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 134,718.

$/Acre: $6,526

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 128 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 141.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax5.76%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$90,954

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,526

Median Home Price$410K

Acres for Sale2626

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season128 days

Annual Rainfall29.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,617 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K390

Property Crime /100K323

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak