Dickinson County
MI · Pop. 25,940 · Suburban County
Dickinson County, Michigan covers 761 square miles with a population of 25,940 and a density of 34.1 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $130,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.47% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 116-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.3°F and average winter lows of 7.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 23.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Dickinson County Memorial Hospital is 16.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 81.6% of homes.
Pros
- A median home price of $130,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A low poverty rate of 9.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.
- A median household income of $61,882 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- A 116-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.47% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 7.5°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Dickinson County, MI is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 48/100
- Median home price
- $130k
- Property tax
- 1.47%
- Growing season
- 116 days (zone 4b)
- Annual rainfall
- 23.8"
- Broadband
- 81.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, 16.4 mi
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Homesteading in Dickinson County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dickinson County?
- Dickinson County is in USDA hardiness zone 4b with a 116-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.3°F, and average winter lows of 7.5°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $130,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.47%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 81.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Dickinson County Memorial Hospital is 16.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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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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