Houghton County

MI · Pop. 118,480 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Houghton County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 118,480.

$/Acre: $5,594

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 103.4/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax7.64%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$37,802

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,594

Median Home Price$373K

Acres for Sale3238

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall35 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,951 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)248 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K539

Property Crime /100K620

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak