Calumet County
WI · Pop. 52,626 · Mixed County
Calumet County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Wisconsin, spanning 318 square miles with 52,626 residents at a density of 165.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, haylage, soybeans. The median home price is $252,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.52%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 154-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.3°F and average winter lows of 12.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 31.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Ascension Calumet Hospital is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Ascension Calumet Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, haylage, soybeans means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.5% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 5.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 154-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.52% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 12.4°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Calumet County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $252k
- Property tax
- 1.52%
- Growing season
- 154 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 31.3"
- Broadband
- 99.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Ascension Calumet Hospital, 4.7 mi
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Homesteading in Calumet County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Calumet County?
- Calumet County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 154-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.3°F, and average winter lows of 12.4°F. The established crops are corn, haylage, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $252,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.52%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Ascension Calumet Hospital is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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