Shiawassee County

MI · Pop. 22,721 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Shiawassee County is a rural county in MI with a population of approximately 22,721.

$/Acre: $1,470

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 16.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.26%

Combined Sales Tax6.26%

Cost of Living Index89

Median Household Income$61,193

Poverty Rate11.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,470

Median Home Price$226K

Acres for Sale1591

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall28.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,197 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K788

Property Crime /100K1044

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyStrong