Florence County
WI · Pop. 4,617 · Rural County
Florence County sits in Wisconsin across 488 square miles, home to 4,617 people at 9.5 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, oats. The median home price is $170,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.31%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 114-day growing season, average summer highs of 75°F and average winter lows of 5.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 29.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Dickinson County Memorial Hospital is 18 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 39.5% of homes.
Pros
- A median home price of $170,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 9.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 8.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 114-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.31% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Broadband reaches only 39.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, is 18 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 5.8°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Florence County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 42/100
- Median home price
- $170k
- Property tax
- 1.31%
- Growing season
- 114 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 29.1"
- Broadband
- 39.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, 18 mi
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Homesteading in Florence County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Florence County?
- Florence County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 114-day growing season, average summer highs of 75°F, and average winter lows of 5.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, oats.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $170,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.31%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 39.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Dickinson County Memorial Hospital is 18 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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