Lapeer County

MI · Pop. 93,384 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lapeer County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 93,384.

$/Acre: $3,248

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 56.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.12%

Combined Sales Tax6.12%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$40,943

Poverty Rate23.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,248

Median Home Price$370K

Acres for Sale2006

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall29.7 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,304 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K500

Property Crime /100K699

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate