Waupaca County

WI · Pop. 193,417 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Waupaca County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 193,417.

$/Acre: $9,167
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 151 days
Broadband: 57%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 267.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax1.49%
Combined Sales Tax6.49%
Cost of Living Index90.9
Median Household Income$82,334
Poverty Rate15.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,167
Median Home Price$493K
Acres for Sale3094
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season151 days
Annual Rainfall28.4 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low6°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,713 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)338 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
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 /100K437
Property Crime /100K283
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City46 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%
Ag EconomyWeak