Oscoda County

MI · Pop. 155,361 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Oscoda County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 155,361.

$/Acre: $8,055

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 160.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax7.68%

Cost of Living Index95.3

Median Household Income$47,068

Poverty Rate19.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,055

Median Home Price$424K

Acres for Sale2005

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall31.3 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,190 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)208 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K684

Property Crime /100K887

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak