Menominee County
WI · Pop. 4,256 · Rural County
Menominee County is a rural county in Wisconsin, spanning 358 square miles with 4,256 residents at a density of 11.9 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. A median home price of $97,000 and an effective property tax rate of 3.64% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 134-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.1°F and average winter lows of 6.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 31.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano Inc is 16.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.3% of homes.
Pros
- A median home price of $97,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 91.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 11.9 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- A 134-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 3.64% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- The nearest hospital, Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano Inc, is 16.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 21.2% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- Average winter lows of 6.5°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Menominee County, WI is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 63/100
- Median home price
- $97k
- Property tax
- 3.64%
- Growing season
- 134 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 31.5"
- Broadband
- 91.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano Inc, 16.2 mi
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Homesteading in Menominee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Menominee County?
- Menominee County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 134-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.1°F, and average winter lows of 6.5°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $97,000 and the effective property tax rate is 3.64%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano Inc is 16.2 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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