Manistee County

MI · Pop. 31,283 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Manistee County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 31,283.

$/Acre: $1,589

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 31/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax6.71%

Cost of Living Index89.7

Median Household Income$54,531

Poverty Rate16.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,589

Median Home Price$171K

Acres for Sale3535

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall32.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,948 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)116 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K539

Property Crime /100K610

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate