Alger County

MI · Pop. 10,780 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Alger County is a rural county in MI with a population of approximately 10,780.

$/Acre: $1,634

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 136 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 13.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax6.18%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$87,558

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,634

Median Home Price$247K

Acres for Sale952

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season136 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,515 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)167 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K819

Property Crime /100K705

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town30 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyStrong