Gratiot County

MI · Pop. 72,192 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Gratiot County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 72,192.

$/Acre: $3,627

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 80.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.27%

Cost of Living Index89.9

Median Household Income$77,241

Poverty Rate26%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,627

Median Home Price$323K

Acres for Sale1207

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall29.9 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation4,056 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)232 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K566

Property Crime /100K372

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate