Emmet County, Michigan
Among the top 21% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- top 15% for park & nature access
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 1% for annual snowfall
Emmet County is a county in Michigan with about 34,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include park & nature access, sales tax, and broadband access. It rates lower on airport distance and annual snowfall.
Official websiteemmetcounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.8 in2.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$246k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$985better than 24% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 30% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.97%better than 41% of US counties
Income Tax4.30%better than 71% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.71%better than 45% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 69% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)66°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.1 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall106.5 inbetter than 1% of US counties
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 31% of US counties
Summer Humidity57°Fbetter than 84% of US counties
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.1better than 60% of US counties
School Quality60.6better than 61% of US counties
Violent Crime899/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime485/100kbetter than 74% of US counties
Community
Population34,07258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.881st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1733rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.3%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.0%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.6%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 79% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 61% of US counties
Airport Distance186 mibetter than 16% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 84% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.59better than 31% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 85% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Emmet County an affordable place to live?
- Emmet County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Emmet County?
- The median home value in Emmet County is $246k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Emmet County?
- Median household income in Emmet County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Emmet County?
- Median gross rent in Emmet County is $985 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Emmet County safe?
- Emmet County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 899/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 485/100k.
- What is the weather like in Emmet County?
- Emmet County averages 66°F in July and 18°F in January, with 34.1 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Emmet County?
- Public-school quality in Emmet County is above average, scoring better than 61% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Emmet County?
- The average one-way commute in Emmet County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)