Kewaunee County
Kewaunee County, Wisconsin: solar permitting grade C (score 50/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 50/100 |
| Population | 20,458 |
| 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
Kewaunee County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement.
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 Kewaunee County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Algoma city
- Kewaunee city
- Ahnapee town
- Carlton town
- Casco town
- Franklin town
- Lincoln town
- Luxemburg town
- Montpelier town
- Pierce town
- Red River town
- West Kewaunee town
- Casco village
- Luxemburg village
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Manitowoc County · ≈28 miD62—
- Manistee County, MI · ≈29 miB34—
- Benzie County, MI · ≈34 miB34—
- Door County · ≈39 miB38—
- Mason County, MI · ≈40 miB34—
- Brown County · ≈41 miD56—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Kewaunee County ranks #59 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.