Mecosta County

MI · Pop. 122,396 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Mecosta County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 122,396.

$/Acre: $5,355

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 107.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax6.15%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$62,329

Poverty Rate19.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,355

Median Home Price$466K

Acres for Sale4936

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall29 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,645 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)364 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K434

Property Crime /100K341

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak