Jackson County

MI · Pop. 149,694 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jackson County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 149,694.

$/Acre: $7,811

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 164.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.31%

Combined Sales Tax7.31%

Cost of Living Index96.4

Median Household Income$37,013

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,811

Median Home Price$409K

Acres for Sale2310

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,090 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)235 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K457

Property Crime /100K370

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak