Waushara County

WI · Pop. 90,632 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Waushara County is a suburban county in WI with a population of approximately 90,632.

$/Acre: $2,541

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 126 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 60.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.01%

Combined Sales Tax5.01%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$93,410

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,541

Median Home Price$273K

Acres for Sale2552

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season126 days

Annual Rainfall28.8 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,804 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)198 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K506

Property Crime /100K586

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate