Oneida County
WI · Pop. 38,007 · Suburban County
Oneida County sits in Wisconsin across 1,114 square miles, home to 38,007 people at 34.1 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, soybeans. The median home price is $228,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.94%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 124-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.7°F and average winter lows of 6.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 26.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital is 9.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 77.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.94% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 9.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 8.2% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 124-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Broadband reaches only 77.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- Average winter lows of 6.1°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Oneida County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 49/100
- Median home price
- $228k
- Property tax
- 0.94%
- Growing season
- 124 days (zone 4a)
- Annual rainfall
- 26.6"
- Broadband
- 77.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, 9.4 mi
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Homesteading in Oneida County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Oneida County?
- Oneida County is in USDA hardiness zone 4a with a 124-day growing season, average summer highs of 76.7°F, and average winter lows of 6.1°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $228,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.94%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 77.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital is 9.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals 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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