Kalkaska County

MI · Pop. 21,175 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Kalkaska County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 21,175.

$/Acre: $1,263

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 32.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax6.9%

Cost of Living Index96.6

Median Household Income$81,204

Poverty Rate14.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,263

Median Home Price$160K

Acres for Sale240

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall34.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,289 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)166 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K393

Property Crime /100K334

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate