Green County, Wisconsin
Among the top 23% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 16% for comfortable days
- bottom 7% for property tax rate
Green County is a county in Wisconsin with about 37,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, comfortable days, and unemployment. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.green.wi.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.7 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$76k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US counties
Home Value$217k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$820better than 50% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 19% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.73%better than 7% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.42%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 76% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.3 in41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.5 inbetter than 23% of US counties
Sunny Days207 daysbetter than 21% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 68% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.4better than 52% of US counties
School Quality61.7better than 63% of US counties
Violent Crime649/100kbetter than 59% of US counties
Property Crime843/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Community
Population37,06660th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1010th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0262nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.4%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 44% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 57% of US counties
Airport Distance88 mibetter than 56% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.3%better than 63% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.78better than 60% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 74% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Green County an affordable place to live?
- Green County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Green County?
- The median home value in Green County is $217k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Green County?
- Median household income in Green County is $76k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Green County?
- Median gross rent in Green County is $820 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Green County safe?
- Green County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 649/100k (better than 59%). Property crime is 843/100k.
- What is the weather like in Green County?
- Green County averages 72°F in July and 20°F in January, with 39.3 in of annual precipitation and about 207 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Green County?
- Public-school quality in Green County is above average, scoring better than 63% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Green County?
- The average one-way commute in Green County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)