Barry County

MI · Pop. 39,165 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Barry County is a rural county in MI with a population of approximately 39,165.

$/Acre: $1,422

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 23.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.03%

Cost of Living Index99.3

Median Household Income$50,636

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,422

Median Home Price$328K

Acres for Sale1161

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall32.4 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,668 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K737

Property Crime /100K481

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyStrong