Chippewa County

MI · Pop. 55,745 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Chippewa County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 55,745.

$/Acre: $5,318

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 94.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.56%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index102.7

Median Household Income$56,273

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,318

Median Home Price$474K

Acres for Sale2015

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall30.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,191 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)189 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K619

Property Crime /100K594

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate