Roscommon County

MI · Pop. 40,204 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Roscommon County is a rural county in MI with a population of approximately 40,204.

$/Acre: $1,564

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 22.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.18%

Combined Sales Tax7.18%

Cost of Living Index101.5

Median Household Income$40,246

Poverty Rate9.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,564

Median Home Price$179K

Acres for Sale2911

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 Rainfall31 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,427 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K781

Property Crime /100K889

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyStrong