Keweenaw County
MI · Pop. 2,106 · Rural County
Keweenaw County is a rural county in Michigan, spanning 540 square miles with 2,106 residents at a density of 3.9 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $181,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.94%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 131-day growing season, average summer highs of 73.1°F and average winter lows of 10.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 27.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is 9.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 30.3% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.94% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $181,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 3.9 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 8.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 131-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Broadband reaches only 30.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, is 9.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 10.7°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Keweenaw County, MI is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $181k
- Property tax
- 0.94%
- Growing season
- 131 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 27.8"
- Broadband
- 30.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, 9.9 mi
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Homesteading in Keweenaw County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Keweenaw County?
- Keweenaw County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 131-day growing season, average summer highs of 73.1°F, and average winter lows of 10.7°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $181,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.94%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 30.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is 9.9 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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