Ingham County

MI · Pop. 98,778 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Ingham County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 98,778.

$/Acre: $3,705

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 136 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 81.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax7.35%

Cost of Living Index90.9

Median Household Income$55,695

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,705

Median Home Price$307K

Acres for Sale2780

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season136 days

Annual Rainfall30.7 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,570 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)220 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K648

Property Crime /100K512

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate