Midwest · WI
Wisconsin
Confidence: High
Water-rich and forested; statewide Uniform Dwelling Code limits flexibility.
+27
Overall
Verdict
Workable
Weighted across Water · Legal · Soil · Energy · Climate
Quick stats
- Region
- Midwest
- Overall score
- +27
- Confidence
- High
Domain breakdown
How WI scores
Water+28 / ±50
Legal+4 / ±40
Soil+16 / ±30
Energy+6 / ±25
Climate Risk-10 / ±25
In its favor
- +Lakes & rivers everywhere
- +Forested fuel
- +Good agricultural soils
Watch-outs
- −Statewide UDC requires permits
- −Cold winters
- −Short growing season
Notes by domain
Water
+28Abundant.
Legal
+4Uniform Dwelling Code applies statewide to new 1–2 family.
Soil
+16Good in south, sandy/peat in north.
Energy
+6Marginal winter solar.
Climate Risk
-10Cold; tornadoes in south.