Allegan County

MI · Pop. 140,735 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Allegan County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 140,735.

$/Acre: $9,474

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 197.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.43%

Combined Sales Tax7.43%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$77,186

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,474

Median Home Price$643K

Acres for Sale2074

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall35.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,486 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

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 /100K432

Property Crime /100K436

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak