Luce County

MI · Pop. 144,246 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Luce County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 144,246.

$/Acre: $4,713

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 111.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax7.23%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$76,107

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,713

Median Home Price$395K

Acres for Sale1395

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall32.7 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,020 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)226 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K584

Property Crime /100K611

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak