Waushara County

Waushara County is located in central Wisconsin, part of the state’s Central Sands region. Established in 1851 and named from a Native-language term often translated as “far away,” the county developed around agriculture and small market towns serving surrounding farmland. It is a small county by population, with about 24,000 residents in the 2020 census, and remains predominantly rural with low population density.

The landscape is defined by sandy glacial outwash plains, extensive forests, and numerous lakes and rivers, including the Fox River and the Mecan River. Agriculture—especially vegetable and potato production supported by irrigated sandy soils—has been a long-standing economic base, complemented by forestry, local services, and seasonal recreation tied to the county’s water resources. Communities are characterized by small-town civic institutions and outdoor-oriented culture. The county seat is Wautoma.

Waushara County is a largely rural county in central Wisconsin, located between the Fox Valley and the Wisconsin River region and known for its extensive lake and forest areas. For local government and planning resources, visit the Waushara County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Waushara County, Wisconsin, the county’s population size is reported by the Census Bureau on its county profile page (including the most recent available annual estimate and the 2020 Census count). Exact figures should be taken directly from the QuickFacts table to ensure the most current Census Bureau release is used.

Age & Gender

Age distribution and gender composition for Waushara County are reported in the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile, which includes standard age brackets (such as under 18 and 65 and over) and the percentage of female persons. Detailed age-category distributions (multiple age bands) are also available through the Census Bureau’s data.census.gov (commonly from American Community Survey tables).

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition (including major race categories and Hispanic or Latino origin) is reported on the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Waushara County. For the authoritative decennial Census race and Hispanic-origin counts and shares, county-level tables are accessible via data.census.gov.

Household & Housing Data

Household and housing indicators—such as the number of households, average household size, owner-occupied housing rate, housing unit counts, and related measures—are reported on the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Waushara County. Additional housing detail (including vacancy characteristics and housing stock by structure type) is available through data.census.gov (typically from American Community Survey housing tables).

Source Notes

• The most consistently cited county-level demographic statistics for Waushara County are published by the U.S. Census Bureau via QuickFacts and data.census.gov.
• This profile cites Census Bureau source pages directly; numeric values should be read from those tables to reflect the latest official release posted by the Census Bureau.

Waushara County’s largely rural geography and low population density increase last‑mile network costs, shaping reliance on home broadband or mobile connectivity for email and other digital communication.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published; broadband and device access provide the most reliable proxies for likely email access and adoption. The U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey) publishes county estimates for broadband subscriptions and computer availability, which indicate the share of households with the baseline tools commonly used for email (home internet and a computing device). Areas with limited fixed broadband buildout or higher reliance on cellular service can experience slower speeds, data caps, or inconsistent connectivity that constrain routine email use, especially for attachments and multi-factor authentication.

Age structure also influences email adoption: older populations tend to have lower rates of digital adoption and may rely more on in‑person or telephone communication. County age distributions are available via ACS demographic tables. Gender composition is generally not a primary driver of email access compared with broadband/device availability and age, but county gender breakdowns are available through the same source.

Connectivity constraints are reflected in federal broadband availability reporting such as the FCC National Broadband Map.

Introduction: Waushara County context and connectivity constraints

Waushara County is in central Wisconsin, west of the Fox Valley and south of the Wisconsin River corridor. It is predominantly rural, with extensive forest, wetlands, and lake areas, and low population density compared with Wisconsin’s urban counties. These characteristics affect mobile connectivity because long distances between towers, tree cover, and variable terrain can reduce signal strength and capacity, especially indoors and away from highways and towns. Baseline geography and population characteristics are available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s county profiles (see Census.gov QuickFacts for Waushara County).

Key definitions: network availability vs. adoption

• Network availability (supply-side): whether a mobile network (4G LTE or 5G) is reported as covering an area, typically shown as provider coverage maps and federal availability datasets.
• Household/individual adoption (demand-side): whether residents subscribe to mobile service, own smartphones, and use mobile broadband as a primary or supplementary connection. Adoption is influenced by affordability, device ownership, digital skills, and the presence of usable coverage at home/work.

County-level datasets often measure availability more consistently than adoption, and many adoption metrics are reported at state or multi-county survey geographies rather than a single rural county.

Mobile penetration / access indicators (adoption and subscription)

County-level adoption limitations

Publicly accessible, county-specific estimates for mobile subscription (voice or mobile broadband), smartphone ownership, or “mobile-only” households are limited. The most common official sources either:

• report adoption at the state level (Wisconsin), or
• provide model-based estimates at broader geographies, or
• focus on fixed broadband adoption rather than mobile.

What is available and relevant

• General population and housing context (proxy for service demand): The U.S. Census Bureau provides population, households, age distribution, income, and housing density indicators that correlate with adoption patterns (see Census.gov QuickFacts).
• Broadband adoption framing (state and program context): Wisconsin’s broadband programs and statewide digital equity planning summarize adoption barriers such as affordability and rural coverage gaps, which apply to rural counties including Waushara (see the Wisconsin Public Service Commission broadband program pages and the PSC Digital Equity information).

Clear limitation: Public sources do not consistently provide a definitive, county-level “mobile penetration rate” (e.g., percent of residents with a smartphone plan) for Waushara County that can be cited as an official statistic.

Mobile internet usage patterns and reported network availability (4G and 5G)

4G LTE availability (reported)

• 4G LTE is the baseline mobile broadband technology across Wisconsin and is generally available in populated areas, along highways, and near towns. In rural counties, coverage can be fragmented in heavily wooded areas and away from transportation corridors.
• The primary public, mappable source for provider-reported availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), accessed via the National Broadband Map (see the FCC National Broadband Map). This map distinguishes mobile broadband coverage by technology and provider and can be viewed at local scales.

Important distinction: FCC availability indicates where providers report service could be available, not measured performance at every location, and not whether households subscribe.

5G availability (reported)

• 5G availability in rural Wisconsin is commonly concentrated around population centers and along major roads, with more limited geographic reach than LTE in many low-density areas.
• The FCC National Broadband Map provides the most consistent public view of reported 5G coverage layers by provider (see FCC National Broadband Map).

Technology note: Public coverage datasets typically do not fully convey the difference between low-band 5G (wider coverage, LTE-like speeds) and higher-band deployments (higher capacity, much smaller coverage footprints). County-level validated performance data is not consistently available in a single official dataset.

Usage patterns: mobile as primary vs. complementary internet

County-specific measurements of “mobile-only internet households” are not reliably available as official statistics for Waushara County in widely used public datasets. In rural counties, mobile broadband is often used:

• as a supplement to fixed broadband (for travel, outdoor recreation, work, and backup), and/or
• as a primary connection in locations without reliable fixed broadband options, constrained by signal quality, congestion, and plan limits.

Limitation: The share of households using mobile as primary internet in Waushara County cannot be stated definitively from standard public county tables.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

County-specific device ownership data limitations

County-level distributions of device types (smartphones vs. feature phones, mobile hotspots, fixed wireless receivers, tablets) are not typically published as official statistics for an individual county.

What can be stated from standard measurement practice

• Smartphones are the dominant endpoint device for mobile internet access nationally and statewide, and most mobile broadband usage is mediated through smartphone operating systems and apps.
• In rural areas, hotspots and cellular routers are more commonly used than in dense urban areas as a way to share a cellular connection with home devices where fixed broadband is limited.

Limitation: A quantified smartphone share for Waushara County is not available from a standard official county-level table.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Waushara County

Rural settlement pattern and tower economics

• Low population density increases per-subscriber infrastructure cost and can reduce incentives for dense tower placement, affecting both coverage continuity and capacity.
• Distance from towers contributes to weaker indoor signals and slower data rates, especially at the edges of coverage.

County context sources: demographic and housing density indicators from Census.gov QuickFacts.

Land cover and terrain

• Forest cover and seasonal foliage can attenuate radio signals.
• Wetlands and lake regions can create localized coverage variability due to limited infrastructure placement and backhaul constraints.

These are well-established radio-propagation factors, but public sources do not provide a countywide quantified “foliage loss” metric tied to consumer experience.

Age structure, income, and digital equity factors

• Age distribution and income influence smartphone ownership, data plan affordability, and comfort with app-based services.
• Digital equity planning in Wisconsin emphasizes affordability and skills as adoption constraints alongside availability (see Wisconsin PSC Digital Equity information).

Limitation: The county-specific contribution of each demographic factor to mobile adoption is not typically published as an official decomposition.

Practical interpretation for Waushara County: what can be stated definitively from public sources

• Availability: Provider-reported 4G LTE and 5G availability can be examined at local scale using the FCC National Broadband Map, which is the primary federal reference for mobile broadband availability.
• Adoption: Definitive county-level mobile penetration (subscriptions), smartphone ownership shares, and mobile-only household rates are not consistently available in standard public county tables; state-level context and county demographic proxies are available through Census.gov and Wisconsin broadband planning materials through the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
• Drivers: Rural geography (sparser infrastructure), land cover (forests/wetlands), and demographic factors (age, income) are the principal, well-established influences on both the usability of available networks and the likelihood of household adoption, but county-specific quantified adoption-by-factor results are not generally published in official public datasets.

Waushara County is a rural county in central Wisconsin anchored by communities such as Wautoma and Redgranite and shaped by seasonal tourism and outdoor recreation around lakes and public lands. A dispersed population, commuting ties to nearby metro areas, and uneven broadband availability typical of rural Wisconsin influence social media use by increasing reliance on mobile access and favoring platforms that support local community information and marketplace activity.

Overall social media usage (local context and best-available estimates)

• County-specific penetration: No major public dataset reports verified, county-level social media penetration for Waushara County.
• Best-available proxy (U.S./Midwest adult usage): National surveys provide the most reliable benchmark for likely local usage patterns:
  • Share of U.S. adults using social media: Approximately 70% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site (Pew Research Center). See Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
• Rural vs. urban context: Pew routinely finds social media use varies more by age and education than geography; rural adults remain widely engaged, though adoption skews lower than suburban/urban in some platforms. See Pew’s platform-by-demographic breakdowns.

Age group trends (U.S. adults; most predictive for rural counties)

Age is the strongest consistent predictor of social media use:

• Highest usage: 18–29 and 30–49 adults have the highest overall participation across most platforms.
• Middle usage: 50–64 adults typically show moderate usage, with stronger presence on Facebook.
• Lowest usage: 65+ adults have the lowest usage overall but remain substantially present on Facebook relative to other platforms.
  Source: Pew Research Center (platform use by age).

Gender breakdown (general pattern)

• Women tend to report higher usage on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
• Men tend to report higher usage on platforms such as Reddit and, in some surveys, YouTube is more evenly distributed.
  Source: Pew Research Center (platform use by gender).

Most-used platforms (U.S. adults; used as baseline for Waushara County)

Reliable, current platform shares for U.S. adults (Pew) commonly show:

• YouTube and Facebook as the two most-used platforms among adults overall.
• Instagram and Pinterest with stronger reach among younger adults and women.
• TikTok skewing younger, with rapid growth in recent years.
• LinkedIn skewing toward higher education and professional occupations.
• X (formerly Twitter) used by a smaller share than the leading platforms, with heavier concentration among news-followers and younger-to-middle adults.
  Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet (latest percentages by platform).

Behavioral and engagement trends (patterns relevant to rural counties)

• Community information utility: Rural users disproportionately rely on Facebook for local updates (events, school/community announcements, public safety notices) and peer-to-peer exchange via groups.
• Marketplace behavior: Facebook Marketplace usage is common in rural areas for local resale, with practical, proximity-based transactions.
• Video-first engagement: YouTube supports “how-to,” repair, outdoors, and local-interest viewing, aligning with rural lifestyle content consumption patterns.
• Short-form video adoption among younger residents: TikTok/Instagram Reels usage concentrates in younger age cohorts and drives high passive consumption (scrolling/video viewing) with intermittent sharing.
• Messaging as a core layer: Social media use often overlaps with direct messaging and group coordination; platform use frequently includes embedded messaging (e.g., Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM).
  Broader engagement patterns and platform demographics: Pew Research Center. Rural broadband and access context affecting usage intensity: FCC broadband data resources.

Waushara County maintains family-related public records primarily through the Register of Deeds and the Clerk of Court. Vital records include birth and death certificates and marriage records; Wisconsin vital records are registered locally and at the state level. Certified copies are generally issued by the county Register of Deeds or the Wisconsin Vital Records Office. Adoption records are handled as confidential court records and are not part of standard public vital-record access. Divorce, paternity, guardianship, and other family-case filings are maintained by the Waushara County Clerk of Court.

Public-facing databases include Wisconsin’s statewide court records portal, Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA), which provides online docket and party information for many case types, subject to statutory exclusions. Land and some related records (often used for family/associate verification) are accessible through the Waushara County Register of Deeds, and county department contacts and hours are listed on the Waushara County website. In-person access is available at the Register of Deeds office for vital-record requests and at the Clerk of Court for case file access, subject to identification and fee requirements.

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to recent birth records, certain death records, adoption files, and sealed or confidential court matters; online court access also omits protected case types and sensitive data.

Types of records available

• Marriage records (licenses and certificates)
  • Wisconsin marriage records originate as a marriage license application issued by a county clerk and become a recorded marriage certificate/record after the officiant returns the completed license for filing.
• Divorce records (judgments/decrees and case files)
  • Divorce is handled as a civil court action. The court record typically includes the Judgment of Divorce (often referred to as a divorce decree) and the broader case file (pleadings, orders, and related filings).
• Annulment records (judgments of annulment and case files)
  • Annulments are also court actions. Records typically include a Judgment of Annulment and the case file materials supporting the disposition.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Marriage records
  • Filed/created locally: The Waushara County Clerk issues marriage licenses and maintains county-level marriage records created in Waushara County.
  • State registration: Marriage records are also registered with the Wisconsin Vital Records Office (Wisconsin Department of Health Services), which maintains statewide vital records.
  • Access routes:
    • Waushara County Clerk for county-issued marriage records (local copies and verification, per county procedures).
    • Wisconsin Vital Records Office for certified copies and state-held records. See: Wisconsin Vital Records.
• Divorce and annulment records
  • Filed in court: Divorce and annulment actions are filed and maintained by the Waushara County Circuit Court (Clerk of Circuit Court) as part of the official court record.
  • Statewide court access index: Basic case information (such as party names, filing dates, and case numbers) is generally available through Wisconsin’s online court record system (CCAP). See: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (CCAP).
  • Obtaining documents: Copies of judgments and other filings are obtained from the Clerk of Circuit Court for Waushara County, subject to record status (public vs. sealed) and applicable access rules.

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license application / marriage record
  • Full names of both parties (including maiden name where applicable)
  • Date and place of marriage
  • Ages and/or dates of birth
  • Residences and birthplaces
  • Parents’ names (commonly included on applications)
  • Officiant name/title and return/filing information
  • License number and filing/registration details
• Divorce judgment/decree and case file
  • Names of the parties and court case number
  • Date of filing and date judgment is entered
  • Findings and orders regarding marital status
  • Orders addressing legal custody/placement and child support (when applicable)
  • Orders addressing maintenance (spousal support) and division of property/debt
  • Other case materials may include petitions, financial disclosure summaries, stipulated agreements, motions, and orders
• Annulment judgment and case file
  • Names of the parties and court case number
  • Date of filing and date judgment is entered
  • Legal basis for annulment as reflected in the judgment and findings
  • Orders relating to children, support, and property issues where addressed in the proceeding

Privacy or legal restrictions

• Marriage records
  • Wisconsin treats vital records as regulated records. Certified copies are generally restricted to persons with a direct and tangible interest and others authorized by law; uncertified copies may have broader availability depending on record age and state policy.
  • Some data elements may be redacted or limited on non-certified copies under state rules and agency practice.
• Divorce and annulment court records
  • Court case records are generally public, but sealed records, confidential proceedings, and protected information (including certain minor-related, financial, or sensitive identifiers) are restricted by court order and Wisconsin court rules.
  • The online CCAP index provides broad public case information but does not guarantee access to all documents; access to specific filings can be limited by confidentiality rules, redaction requirements, or sealing orders.

Waushara County is a largely rural county in central Wisconsin, roughly between the Fox Valley and the Wisconsin River corridor, with population concentrated in small cities and villages such as Wautoma (the county seat), Plainfield, Coloma, and Redgranite. The county’s profile reflects a mix of agriculture, small manufacturing, tourism/seasonal lake-area activity, and service employment, alongside relatively long commuting distances typical of rural labor markets.

Education Indicators

Public school districts and schools (names; public schools count)

Waushara County is served primarily by several public school districts that operate elementary, middle, and high schools. A countywide, authoritative “number of public schools” figure varies by counting method (school buildings vs. administrative units vs. charter programs) and changes with consolidations; the most reliable way to verify the current roster is via the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Directory (Wisconsin DPI School Directory).

Commonly recognized public districts serving the county include:

• Wautoma Area School District
• Almond-Bancroft School District (serves parts of Waushara County and neighboring counties)
• Coloma School District
• Montello School District (serves parts of Waushara County and neighboring counties)
• Wild Rose School District
• Tri-County Area School District (serves parts of Waushara County and neighboring counties)

School names (buildings) are best confirmed in the DPI directory because naming and grade configurations can change (for example, “elementary”/“middle”/“high” vs. combined schools). District report cards and profiles are also available through DPI (Wisconsin School Report Cards).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios: A single countywide ratio is not typically published as a standard metric; ratios vary meaningfully by district and school size. District-level staffing and enrollment data are available via DPI’s data portals and district report cards (WISEdash Public Portal).
• Graduation rates: Wisconsin reports high school graduation rates at the school and district level through DPI report cards; countywide graduation rates are not a standard aggregate. Waushara County’s public high schools generally track near small-district rural Wisconsin ranges, but the definitive rates should be read directly from each high school’s DPI report card (Wisconsin School Report Cards).

Adult educational attainment (most recent ACS estimates)

Adult educational attainment is available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). The most recent 5-year ACS provides stable rural estimates:

• High school diploma (or higher), age 25+: Available via ACS county tables (Waushara County).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, age 25+: Available via ACS county tables (Waushara County).

County-level attainment values can be pulled from the Census Bureau’s county profiles (data.census.gov) and commonly show Waushara County below the Wisconsin statewide share for bachelor’s degree attainment, consistent with rural counties oriented toward trades, production, and service employment.

Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP, dual enrollment)

District offerings vary, but common program types in Waushara County-area public high schools include:

• Career and Technical Education (CTE)/vocational pathways (manufacturing, construction, agriculture, business, family & consumer sciences), aligned to Wisconsin CTE standards and local employer needs.
• Dual enrollment / early college credit through regional technical colleges and universities (program names and availability vary by district and year).
• Advanced Placement (AP) and college-prep coursework may be offered in some districts, often limited by small-school staffing. Program availability is documented in district course catalogs and in parts of DPI reporting; regional postsecondary and workforce training options are often coordinated through Wisconsin’s technical college system (Wisconsin Technical College System).

School safety measures and counseling resources

Public school safety and student support typically include:

• School safety planning (emergency operations plans, controlled entry procedures, visitor management, drills), guided by state and district requirements.
• School counseling and student services (school counselors, psychologists/social workers shared across small districts, referral pathways to county/community services). Specific staffing levels and program details are district-specific; staff directories and student services pages on each district’s website provide the most direct confirmation.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent)

The most current official local unemployment rates are produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS) and Wisconsin agencies that publish county estimates. The latest annual or monthly county rate for Waushara County is accessible through:

• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
• Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)

In recent years, rural Wisconsin counties have generally experienced low-to-moderate unemployment outside recessions, with seasonal variation influenced by tourism, recreation, and construction cycles; the definitive “most recent year” value should be taken from the current LAUS/DWD release.

Major industries and employment sectors

Based on ACS industry distributions typical for central Wisconsin rural counties, major sectors commonly include:

• Manufacturing (light manufacturing, wood products, fabricated metals, food-related manufacturing in the broader region)
• Health care and social assistance
• Retail trade
• Educational services (public schools and related services)
• Construction
• Accommodation and food services (including lake-area/seasonal tourism impacts)
• Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (a smaller share of wage jobs but important to land use and self-employment)

ACS industry tables for Waushara County are available on data.census.gov (Industry by occupation/industry by class of worker).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational patterns in Waushara County generally mirror rural Wisconsin:

• Production, transportation, and material moving
• Sales and office
• Service occupations (healthcare support, food service, protective services)
• Construction and extraction
• Management and professional occupations (a smaller share than metro counties, but present in education, healthcare, and small business) Detailed occupation shares are available via ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Typical pattern: A meaningful share of residents commute out of the county for work, reflecting limited local job density and the draw of larger employment centers in nearby counties.
• Mean travel time to work: Available from ACS “Travel Time to Work” and commuting mode tables for Waushara County on data.census.gov. Rural counties in this part of Wisconsin commonly show mean commute times in the roughly 20–30 minute range, with higher variance for out-of-county commuters; the definitive mean is provided by the ACS estimate.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

A standard way to quantify this is the Census “county-to-county worker flows” and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES). These datasets show:

• Resident workers employed outside the county (out-commuters)
• Jobs located in Waushara County filled by in-county vs. in-commuting workers Primary sources:
• Census OnTheMap (LODES)
• LEHD data

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and renting

Homeownership and rental shares are reported by the ACS:

• Owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied housing: Available through ACS “Tenure” tables for Waushara County on data.census.gov. Waushara County’s tenure profile typically leans toward higher homeownership than metropolitan counties, consistent with rural single-family and manufactured housing presence.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: Reported by ACS (5-year) for Waushara County on data.census.gov.
• Recent trend: Like much of Wisconsin, median values rose notably during 2020–2023, with more variability in lake-area/recreation markets. For transaction-based trends (sales prices), local Realtor/MLS summaries are commonly used, but they are not uniformly published as an official county series. The ACS median value is the most consistent public benchmark for countywide comparison.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Reported by ACS for Waushara County on data.census.gov. Rents generally reflect a smaller, more limited rental inventory than urban counties, with pricing influenced by unit availability in Wautoma and by seasonal demand near lakes.

Housing types

The county’s housing stock is typically characterized by:

• Single-family detached homes as the dominant type
• Manufactured homes/mobile homes with a meaningful rural share
• Small multi-unit properties (duplexes, small apartment buildings) primarily in town centers (e.g., Wautoma and villages)
• Seasonal/recreational housing and rural lots near lakes and forested areas Housing structure-type shares are available in ACS “Units in Structure” tables on data.census.gov.

Neighborhood characteristics (schools, amenities)

• Town-center areas (e.g., Wautoma): Greater proximity to schools, clinics, grocery retail, and public services; more rental options and smaller lot sizes.
• Rural and lake-area neighborhoods: Larger lots, more owner-occupied and seasonal homes, longer drive times to schools and services; housing conditions and values vary substantially by lake frontage, access, and road quality.

Property tax overview (rates and typical costs)

Wisconsin property taxes vary primarily by municipality, school district, and assessed value. Countywide “average rate” is not a single uniform figure because mill rates differ across towns, villages, and overlapping school districts. The most authoritative sources are:

• Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) property tax data (Wisconsin DOR property taxes)
• Municipal and county treasurer publications (tax bills and levy information)

A practical proxy used in Wisconsin analyses is the effective property tax rate (tax paid as a percent of market value), which often falls in the low-to-mid 1% range statewide but varies locally; the definitive typical homeowner cost is best represented by DOR municipality tables and the median property tax amounts from ACS (available on data.census.gov under “Median real estate taxes paid”).