Marinette County
WI · Pop. 41,907 · Suburban County
Marinette County is a suburban county in Wisconsin, spanning 1,399 square miles with 41,907 residents at a density of 30 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on corn, haylage, hay. The median home price is $155,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.26%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 110-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.1°F and average winter lows of 4.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 31.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Aurora Medical Center Bay Area is 26.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 76.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $155,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A low poverty rate of 9.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
- A median household income of $63,401 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 110-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Broadband reaches only 76.2% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Aurora Medical Center Bay Area, is 26.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 4.8°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Marinette County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 40/100
- Median home price
- $155k
- Property tax
- 1.26%
- Growing season
- 110 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 31.3"
- Broadband
- 76.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Aurora Medical Center Bay Area, 26.3 mi
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Homesteading in Marinette County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Marinette County?
- Marinette County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 110-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.1°F, and average winter lows of 4.8°F. The established crops are corn, haylage, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $155,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.26%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 76.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Aurora Medical Center Bay Area is 26.3 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.
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