Wood County

WI · Pop. 13,197 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Wood County is a rural county in WI with a population of approximately 13,197.

$/Acre: $1,300

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 8.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.73%

Combined Sales Tax5.73%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$55,251

Poverty Rate15.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,300

Median Home Price$218K

Acres for Sale4116

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall28.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,484 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)136 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K450

Property Crime /100K475

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyStrong