Gogebic County

MI · Pop. 159,711 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Gogebic County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 159,711.

$/Acre: $12,599

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 136 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 259.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.86%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$35,628

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,599

Median Home Price$622K

Acres for Sale3258

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season136 days

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,398 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)103 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K568

Property Crime /100K691

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak