Oceana County

MI · Pop. 61,907 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Oceana County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 61,907.

$/Acre: $1,543

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 39/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax7.9%

Cost of Living Index87.9

Median Household Income$67,105

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,543

Median Home Price$216K

Acres for Sale3296

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,525 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)146 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K502

Property Crime /100K329

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate