Ontonagon County

MI · Pop. 111,384 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Ontonagon County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 111,384.

$/Acre: $3,321

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 69/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax7.74%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$49,937

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,321

Median Home Price$237K

Acres for Sale1987

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall31.9 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,886 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)373 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K647

Property Crime /100K678

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate