Eaton County

MI · Pop. 145,418 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Eaton County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 145,418.

$/Acre: $11,002

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 302.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.44%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$60,486

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,002

Median Home Price$688K

Acres for Sale1782

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,000 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)100 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K450

Property Crime /100K446

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak