Winnebago County

WI · Pop. 111,793 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Winnebago County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 111,793.

$/Acre: $6,820
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 147 days
Broadband: 67%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 157.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax1.87%
Combined Sales Tax6.87%
Cost of Living Index102
Median Household Income$74,301
Poverty Rate22.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,820
Median Home Price$536K
Acres for Sale2859
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season147 days
Annual Rainfall34.7 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,778 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)107 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K334
Property Crime /100K388
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%
Ag EconomyWeak