Iron County
Iron County, Wisconsin: solar permitting grade B (score 32/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 32/100 |
| Population | 5,704 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Iron County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
In Wisconsin, towns hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Iron County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Hurley city
- Montreal city
- Anderson town
- Carey town
- Gurney town
- Kimball town
- Knight town
- Mercer town
- Oma town
- Pence town
- Saxon town
- Sherman town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Ashland County · ≈25 miB39—
- Gogebic County, MI · ≈25 miB35—
- Vilas County · ≈41 miB39—
- Price County · ≈45 miB34—
- Bayfield County · ≈48 miB39—
- Sawyer County · ≈53 miB32—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Iron County ranks #4 of 72 ranked Wisconsin counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Wisconsin: Sauk County (B · 31), Crawford County (B · 32), Sawyer County (B · 32). See all Wisconsin county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.