Cass County

MI · Pop. 116,077 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cass County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 116,077.

$/Acre: $11,536

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 345.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.17%

Combined Sales Tax6.17%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$56,666

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,536

Median Home Price$552K

Acres for Sale1470

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,632 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)284 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K651

Property Crime /100K908

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak