Shawano County

WI · Pop. 70,168 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Shawano County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 70,168.

$/Acre: $3,688

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 134 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 77.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.8%

Combined Sales Tax6.8%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$82,162

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,688

Median Home Price$370K

Acres for Sale130

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season134 days

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,197 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)177 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K363

Property Crime /100K386

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate