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