St. Joseph County

MI · Pop. 117,767 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

St. Joseph County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 117,767.

$/Acre: $4,978

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 96.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.01%

Combined Sales Tax7.01%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$89,803

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,978

Median Home Price$459K

Acres for Sale1193

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,516 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)138 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K541

Property Crime /100K416

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate