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Langlade County

WI · Pop. 19,473 · Rural County

58/100Homestead Score

Langlade County sits in Wisconsin across 871 square miles, home to 19,473 people at 22.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, potatoes, haylage. A median home price of $146,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.33% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 127-day growing season, average summer highs of 75.8°F and average winter lows of 4.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 29.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Aspirus Langlade Hospital is 8.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 79.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.33%
Growing Season: 127 days
Broadband: 79.1%
Density: 22.4/sq mi

Pros

  • A median home price of $146,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Aspirus Langlade Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • At 22.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • A 127-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • An effective property tax rate of 1.33% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
  • Broadband reaches only 79.1% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
  • Average winter lows of 4.7°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.

At a glance

Langlade County, WI is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
58/100
Median home price
$146k
Property tax
1.33%
Growing season
127 days (zone 4b)
Annual rainfall
29.2"
Broadband
79.1%
Nearest hospital
Aspirus Langlade Hospital, 8.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.33%
Median Household Income$57,258
Poverty Rate12.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$146K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone4b
Growing Season127 days
Annual Rainfall29.2 inches
Avg Summer High75.8°F
Avg Winter Low4.7°F
Top CropsHay, Potatoes, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalAspirus Langlade Hospital (8.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Langlade County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Langlade County?
Langlade County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 127-day growing season, average summer highs of 75.8°F, and average winter lows of 4.7°F. The established crops are hay, potatoes, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $146,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.33%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 79.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Aspirus Langlade Hospital is 8.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Data sources

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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.