Iron County

MI · Pop. 51,613 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Iron County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 51,613.

$/Acre: $1,686

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 43.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax6.31%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$68,799

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,686

Median Home Price$150K

Acres for Sale4630

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall28.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,860 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)279 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K609

Property Crime /100K622

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate