Bay County

MI · Pop. 33,590 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Bay County is a rural county in MI with a population of approximately 33,590.

$/Acre: $1,528

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 45%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 23/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index101.6

Median Household Income$52,722

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,528

Median Home Price$184K

Acres for Sale4007

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall31.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,122 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)209 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K810

Property Crime /100K922

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyStrong