Vilas County

WI · Pop. 197,610 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Vilas County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 197,610.

$/Acre: $5,973

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 122.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax6.45%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$90,178

Poverty Rate24.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,973

Median Home Price$511K

Acres for Sale2204

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,090 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)313 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K420

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak