Tuscola County

MI · Pop. 47,670 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Tuscola County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 47,670.

$/Acre: $1,595

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 36.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index96.5

Median Household Income$35,006

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,595

Median Home Price$156K

Acres for Sale1256

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,085 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)117 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K422

Property Crime /100K360

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate8%

Ag EconomyModerate