Washburn County

WI · Pop. 88,919 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Washburn County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 88,919.

$/Acre: $5,109

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 135 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 108.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax5.14%

Cost of Living Index97.5

Median Household Income$92,608

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,109

Median Home Price$293K

Acres for Sale517

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season135 days

Annual Rainfall28.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,756 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)142 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K381

Property Crime /100K325

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak