Clare County

MI · Pop. 129,402 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Clare County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 129,402.

$/Acre: $3,614

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 132 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 74.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax6.2%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$70,512

Poverty Rate12%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,614

Median Home Price$266K

Acres for Sale4914

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season132 days

Annual Rainfall37 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,681 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)123 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K473

Property Crime /100K307

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate