Missaukee County
MI · Pop. 15,156 · Suburban County
Missaukee County is a suburban county in Michigan, spanning 565 square miles with 15,156 residents at a density of 26.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on haylage, corn, hay. The median home price is $164,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.98%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 122-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.5°F and average winter lows of 12.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 32.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital is 16 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 80.5% of homes.
Pros
- A median home price of $164,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A low poverty rate of 10.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.
- A median household income of $61,868 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- A 122-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The nearest hospital, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, is 16 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 12.2°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Missaukee County, MI is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 59/100
- Median home price
- $164k
- Property tax
- 0.98%
- Growing season
- 122 days (zone 5a)
- Annual rainfall
- 32.4"
- Broadband
- 80.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, 16 mi
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Homesteading in Missaukee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Missaukee County?
- Missaukee County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 122-day growing season, average summer highs of 77.5°F, and average winter lows of 12.2°F. The established crops are haylage, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $164,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.98%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 80.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital is 16 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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