Ogemaw County

MI · Pop. 181,552 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ogemaw County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 181,552.

$/Acre: $10,593

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 352.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$45,809

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,593

Median Home Price$616K

Acres for Sale182

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall32 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,064 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)126 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K613

Property Crime /100K777

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak