Marquette County
WI · Pop. 15,706 · Suburban County
Marquette County, Wisconsin covers 456 square miles with a population of 15,706 and a density of 34.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on corn, soybeans, hay. A median home price of $201,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.35% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 147-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.6°F and average winter lows of 10.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 34.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital is 18.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 90.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 11.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 147-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.35% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital, is 18.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 10.6°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Marquette County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $201k
- Property tax
- 1.35%
- Growing season
- 147 days (zone 5a)
- Annual rainfall
- 34.5"
- Broadband
- 90.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital, 18.1 mi
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Homesteading in Marquette County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Marquette County?
- Marquette County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 147-day growing season, average summer highs of 79.6°F, and average winter lows of 10.6°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $201,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.35%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital is 18.1 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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