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