Door County
WI · Pop. 30,279 · Suburban County
Door County, Wisconsin covers 482 square miles with a population of 30,279 and a density of 62.8 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on corn, haylage, wheat. The median home price is $306,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.1%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.8°F and average winter lows of 14.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 30.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Door County Medical Center is 23.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 77.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 8.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
- A median household income of $71,785 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- A 153-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Broadband reaches only 77.2% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Door County Medical Center, is 23.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 14.6°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Door County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 42/100
- Median home price
- $306k
- Property tax
- 1.1%
- Growing season
- 153 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 30.8"
- Broadband
- 77.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Door County Medical Center, 23.4 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
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Business & Employment
Homesteading in Door County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Door County?
- Door County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.8°F, and average winter lows of 14.6°F. The established crops are corn, haylage, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $306,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.1%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 77.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Door County Medical Center is 23.4 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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