Crawford County

MI · Pop. 121,552 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Crawford County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 121,552.

$/Acre: $5,704

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 100/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax6.5%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$68,335

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,704

Median Home Price$448K

Acres for Sale3542

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall32.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,529 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)154 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K531

Property Crime /100K364

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate