Gladwin County

MI · Pop. 187,886 · Urban County

5Homestead Score

Gladwin County is a urban county in MI with a population of approximately 187,886.

$/Acre: $13,785

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 620.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.43%

Combined Sales Tax7.43%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$51,374

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,785

Median Home Price$703K

Acres for Sale4936

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,185 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)159 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K391

Property Crime /100K530

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital9.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak