Dunn County
WI · Pop. 45,349 · Suburban County
Dunn County is a suburban county in Wisconsin, spanning 850 square miles with 45,349 residents at a density of 53.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, haylage. A median home price of $226,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.47% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 135-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.3°F and average winter lows of 8.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 34.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar is 4.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar, with an emergency room, is just 4.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, haylage means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 10.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- A 135-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.47% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 8.1°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Dunn County, WI is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 60/100
- Median home price
- $226k
- Property tax
- 1.47%
- Growing season
- 135 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 34.4"
- Broadband
- 97.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar, 4.5 mi
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Homesteading in Dunn County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dunn County?
- Dunn County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 135-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.3°F, and average winter lows of 8.1°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $226,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.47%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar is 4.5 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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