Country land in Michigan
How much good country Michigan has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontonagon County Ontonagon, White Pine | 100% | +0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Lake County Baldwin, Luther | 100% | +1.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Oscoda County Mio, Rose City | 99% | +1.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Montmorency County Atlanta, Lewiston | 99% | +1.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Iron County Amasa, Iron River | 99% | +0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Kalkaska County Kalkaska, Manistee Lake | 99% | +0.9%/yr | Score a spot |
| Gogebic County Bessemer, Ironwood | 99% | -0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Alcona County Harrisville, Lincoln | 99% | +1.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Menominee County Carney, Daggett | 98% | -0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Osceola County Evart, Le Roy | 99% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
Homeschool rules
Under the home education option, no notice to the school district is required. Teach an organized program covering reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, literature, writing and English grammar. (A second option runs the homeschool as a nonpublic school.)
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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