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Outagamie County

WI · Pop. 191,537 · Mixed County

43/100Homestead Score

Outagamie County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Wisconsin, spanning 638 square miles with 191,537 residents at a density of 300.2 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, haylage. The median home price is $244,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.47%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 158-day growing season, average summer highs of 79°F and average winter lows of 12.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 32.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc is 10.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.47%
Growing Season: 158 days
Broadband: 98.4%
Density: 300.2/sq mi

Pros

  • Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc, with an emergency room, is just 10.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, haylage means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
  • A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
  • A low poverty rate of 6.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A 158-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • An effective property tax rate of 1.47% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
  • Average winter lows of 12.6°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.

At a glance

Outagamie County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
43/100
Median home price
$244k
Property tax
1.47%
Growing season
158 days (zone 5a)
Annual rainfall
32.2"
Broadband
98.4%
Nearest hospital
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc, 10.3 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.47%
Median Household Income$82,857
Poverty Rate6.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$244K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5a
Growing Season158 days
Annual Rainfall32.2 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low12.6°F
Top CropsCorn, Soybeans, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado9/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalThedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc (10.3 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Outagamie County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Outagamie County?
Outagamie County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 158-day growing season, average summer highs of 79°F, and average winter lows of 12.6°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $244,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.47%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc is 10.3 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.