Midland County

MI · Pop. 198,641 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Midland County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 198,641.

$/Acre: $12,417

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 428.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.98%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$87,094

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,417

Median Home Price$584K

Acres for Sale491

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall29.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,340 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K504

Property Crime /100K347

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak