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