Osceola County

MI · Pop. 143,373 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Osceola County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 143,373.

$/Acre: $10,396

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 229/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.1%

Combined Sales Tax6.1%

Cost of Living Index98.5

Median Household Income$80,759

Poverty Rate12.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,396

Median Home Price$552K

Acres for Sale2915

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,440 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)294 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K539

Property Crime /100K529

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak