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