Arenac County

MI · Pop. 171,225 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Arenac County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 171,225.

$/Acre: $11,545

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 261/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax6.25%

Cost of Living Index90.7

Median Household Income$55,229

Poverty Rate12.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,545

Median Home Price$633K

Acres for Sale3361

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall30.5 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,702 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K498

Property Crime /100K302

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak