Baraga County

MI · Pop. 117,100 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Baraga County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 117,100.

$/Acre: $10,638

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 253.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index97.5

Median Household Income$79,091

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,638

Median Home Price$634K

Acres for Sale1731

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall33.4 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,786 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)198 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K706

Property Crime /100K889

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak