Alpena County

MI · Pop. 55,286 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Alpena County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 55,286.

$/Acre: $5,822

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 141.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.16%

Combined Sales Tax6.16%

Cost of Living Index97.1

Median Household Income$50,674

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,822

Median Home Price$345K

Acres for Sale4771

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall29.2 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,098 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)312 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K561

Property Crime /100K773

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak