Sawyer County

WI · Pop. 25,740 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Sawyer County is a rural county in WI with a population of approximately 25,740.

$/Acre: $1,602
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 147 days
Broadband: 64%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 24.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax0.85%
Combined Sales Tax5.85%
Cost of Living Index92.3
Median Household Income$92,669
Poverty Rate13.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,602
Median Home Price$223K
Acres for Sale1787
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season147 days
Annual Rainfall34.5 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low10°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation4,238 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)136 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K510
Property Crime /100K402
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City58 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%
Ag EconomyStrong