Ozaukee County
WI · Pop. 92,345 · Mixed County
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin covers 233 square miles with a population of 92,345 and a density of 396.3 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on corn, haylage, hay. A median home price of $369,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.25% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 76°F and average winter lows of 15.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 33.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Aurora Medical Center is 13 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 4.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A median home price of $369,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- At 396.3 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Ozaukee County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 40/100
- Median home price
- $369k
- Property tax
- 1.25%
- Growing season
- 173 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 33.6"
- Broadband
- 98.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Aurora Medical Center, 13 mi
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Climate & Growing
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Homesteading in Ozaukee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Ozaukee County?
- Ozaukee County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 76°F, and average winter lows of 15.3°F. The established crops are corn, haylage, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $369,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.25%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Aurora Medical Center is 13 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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