Walworth County

WI · Pop. 22,059 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Walworth County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 22,059.

$/Acre: $2,697

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 52.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.95%

Combined Sales Tax5.95%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$80,634

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,697

Median Home Price$198K

Acres for Sale1381

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall33.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,507 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K269

Property Crime /100K344

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate