Emmet County

MI · Pop. 23,660 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Emmet County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 23,660.

$/Acre: $1,379

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 26.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax6.18%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$35,502

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,379

Median Home Price$230K

Acres for Sale899

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall31.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,294 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)318 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K487

Property Crime /100K320

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate