Country land in Wisconsin
How much good country Wisconsin has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn County Spooner, Trego | 100% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Price County Phillips, Prentice | 100% | +0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Taylor County Medford, Whittlesey | 99% | +0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Rusk County Ladysmith, Tony | 99% | -0.0%/yr | Score a spot |
| Forest County Argonne, Crandon | 99% | +0.8%/yr | Score a spot |
| Menominee County Neopit, White Lake | 99% | +0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Waushara County Wild Rose, Wautoma | 99% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Florence County Florence, Goodman | 99% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Clark County Greenwood, Loyal | 99% | +0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Buffalo County Waumandee, Cochrane | 98% | +0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
Homeschool rules
File form PI-1206 with the Department of Public Instruction each year by October 15 (online). At least 875 hours a year, in reading, language arts, math, social studies, science and health, taught in order from simpler to harder. Keep records of hours and subjects. No testing requirement on the source page.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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