Benzie County

MI · Pop. 106,709 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Benzie County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 106,709.

$/Acre: $7,351

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 157.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.55%

Combined Sales Tax6.55%

Cost of Living Index96.4

Median Household Income$69,843

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,351

Median Home Price$388K

Acres for Sale2720

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall37 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,855 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)283 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K576

Property Crime /100K471

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak