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