Otsego County

MI · Pop. 187,159 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Otsego County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 187,159.

$/Acre: $10,228

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 266.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.91%

Combined Sales Tax7.91%

Cost of Living Index96.7

Median Household Income$43,301

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,228

Median Home Price$605K

Acres for Sale4983

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall30 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,404 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)298 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K407

Property Crime /100K563

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak