Wexford County

MI · Pop. 116,391 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wexford County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 116,391.

$/Acre: $2,940

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 76.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax6.75%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$87,601

Poverty Rate20.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,940

Median Home Price$340K

Acres for Sale122

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall34.4 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,156 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)339 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K471

Property Crime /100K530

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate