Lenawee County

MI · Pop. 145,778 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lenawee County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 145,778.

$/Acre: $5,374

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 110.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax6.68%

Cost of Living Index99.9

Median Household Income$52,589

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,374

Median Home Price$394K

Acres for Sale1093

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall30.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,879 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)143 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K582

Property Crime /100K556

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyWeak