Trempealeau County
WI · Pop. 30,786 · Suburban County
Trempealeau County sits in Wisconsin across 733 square miles, home to 30,786 people at 42 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, hay, soybeans. A median home price of $203,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.61% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 136-day growing season, average summer highs of 79°F and average winter lows of 6.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 35 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Gundersen Tri - County Hospital and Clinics is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 81.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Gundersen Tri - County Hospital and Clinics, with an emergency room, is just 4.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, hay, soybeans means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 8.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 136-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.61% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 6.9°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Trempealeau County, WI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 48/100
- Median home price
- $203k
- Property tax
- 1.61%
- Growing season
- 136 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 35"
- Broadband
- 81.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Gundersen Tri - County Hospital and Clinics, 4.7 mi
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Homesteading in Trempealeau County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Trempealeau County?
- Trempealeau County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 136-day growing season, average summer highs of 79°F, and average winter lows of 6.9°F. The established crops are corn, hay, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $203,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.61%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 81.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Gundersen Tri - County Hospital and Clinics is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 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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