Alcona County

MI · Pop. 175,163 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Alcona County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 175,163.

$/Acre: $7,080

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 137 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 124.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax6.92%

Cost of Living Index93.2

Median Household Income$36,612

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,080

Median Home Price$395K

Acres for Sale2812

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season137 days

Annual Rainfall37.8 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,517 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K403

Property Crime /100K481

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak