Calhoun County

MI · Pop. 80,191 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Calhoun County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 80,191.

$/Acre: $3,436

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 134 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 68.5/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index101.8

Median Household Income$70,478

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,436

Median Home Price$366K

Acres for Sale1947

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season134 days

Annual Rainfall32.5 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,961 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)250 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K437

Property Crime /100K508

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate