Isabella County

MI · Pop. 130,907 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Isabella County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 130,907.

$/Acre: $12,745

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 139 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 303/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.67%

Combined Sales Tax7.67%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$70,943

Poverty Rate14.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,745

Median Home Price$642K

Acres for Sale1154

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season139 days

Annual Rainfall34.2 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,770 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)290 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K462

Property Crime /100K423

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak