Cheboygan County

MI · Pop. 26,353 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Cheboygan County is a rural county in MI with a population of approximately 26,353.

$/Acre: $1,626

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 17.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax7.45%

Cost of Living Index102.2

Median Household Income$44,818

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,626

Median Home Price$336K

Acres for Sale42

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall32.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,671 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)104 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K915

Property Crime /100K795

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyStrong