Schoolcraft County

MI · Pop. 129,908 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Schoolcraft County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 129,908.

$/Acre: $10,152

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 137 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 179.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax7.58%

Cost of Living Index101.7

Median Household Income$49,743

Poverty Rate8.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,152

Median Home Price$646K

Acres for Sale4490

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season137 days

Annual Rainfall30.3 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,283 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)109 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K557

Property Crime /100K589

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak