Branch County

MI · Pop. 165,942 · Urban County

6Homestead Score

Branch County is a urban county in MI with a population of approximately 165,942.

$/Acre: $9,965

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 95%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 526.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax6.63%

Cost of Living Index93.6

Median Household Income$92,765

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,965

Median Home Price$623K

Acres for Sale1922

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,052 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)296 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K359

Property Crime /100K357

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital3.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage95%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City7 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak