Hillsdale County

MI · Pop. 18,051 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hillsdale County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 18,051.

$/Acre: $1,514

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 133 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 31.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.92%

Combined Sales Tax7.92%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$47,659

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,514

Median Home Price$226K

Acres for Sale1236

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season133 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,423 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)207 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K477

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate