Charlevoix County

MI · Pop. 110,201 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Charlevoix County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 110,201.

$/Acre: $4,536

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 101.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax7.67%

Cost of Living Index90.3

Median Household Income$38,211

Poverty Rate21.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,536

Median Home Price$401K

Acres for Sale1999

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall30.8 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,618 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)391 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K550

Property Crime /100K710

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak