Green County
WI · Pop. 37,036 · Suburban County
Green County is a suburban county in Wisconsin, spanning 584 square miles with 37,036 residents at a density of 63.4 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, hay, soybeans. A median home price of $237,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.64% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 159-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.6°F and average winter lows of 13.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. The Monroe Clinic is 4.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- The Monroe Clinic, with an emergency room, is just 4.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, hay, soybeans means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.6% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 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 159-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.64% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 13.2°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Green County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $237k
- Property tax
- 1.64%
- Growing season
- 159 days (zone 5a)
- Annual rainfall
- 37.9"
- Broadband
- 90.9%
- Nearest hospital
- The Monroe Clinic, 4.9 mi
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Homesteading in Green County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Green County?
- Green County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 159-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.6°F, and average winter lows of 13.2°F. The established crops are corn, hay, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $237,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.64%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- The Monroe Clinic is 4.9 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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