Washington County

WI · Pop. 139,367 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 139,367.

$/Acre: $4,907

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 128.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax6.98%

Cost of Living Index92.9

Median Household Income$52,635

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,907

Median Home Price$324K

Acres for Sale2925

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall30.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low1°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,102 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)250 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435

Property Crime /100K490

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak