Ionia County

MI · Pop. 83,927 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Ionia County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 83,927.

$/Acre: $2,717

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 50.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax6.58%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$49,866

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,717

Median Home Price$323K

Acres for Sale3499

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall29.7 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,560 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)247 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K632

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate