St. Clair County

MI · Pop. 155,700 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

St. Clair County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 155,700.

$/Acre: $6,886

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 138.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax6.9%

Cost of Living Index91.6

Median Household Income$57,274

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,886

Median Home Price$431K

Acres for Sale1642

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall32.2 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,396 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)116 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K424

Property Crime /100K281

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak