Antrim County
MI · Pop. 23,876 · Suburban County
Antrim County sits in Michigan across 476 square miles, home to 23,876 people at 50.2 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $223,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.91%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 123-day growing season, average summer highs of 80°F and average winter lows of 16.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 31.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Kalkaska Memorial Health Center is 18.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.2% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.91% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A low poverty rate of 9.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.
- A median household income of $71,421 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- A 123-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The nearest hospital, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, is 18.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Antrim County, MI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $223k
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- Growing season
- 123 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 31.5"
- Broadband
- 88.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 18.9 mi
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Homesteading in Antrim County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Antrim County?
- Antrim County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 123-day growing season, average summer highs of 80°F, and average winter lows of 16.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $223,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.91%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Kalkaska Memorial Health Center is 18.9 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Data sources
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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