Montmorency County

MI · Pop. 19,375 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Montmorency County is a rural county in MI with a population of approximately 19,375.

$/Acre: $1,554

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 134 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 16.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax7.36%

Cost of Living Index89

Median Household Income$47,956

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,554

Median Home Price$316K

Acres for Sale500

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season134 days

Annual Rainfall32.5 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,351 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)231 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K846

Property Crime /100K682

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyStrong