Newaygo County

MI · Pop. 15,586 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Newaygo County is a rural county in MI with a population of approximately 15,586.

$/Acre: $1,313

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 13.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index87.9

Median Household Income$91,299

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,313

Median Home Price$140K

Acres for Sale3838

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall31 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,545 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)339 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K716

Property Crime /100K494

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyStrong