Gratiot County
Gratiot County, Michigan: solar permitting grade B (score 35/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 35/100 |
| Population | 41,285 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Gratiot County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Michigan's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Clinton County (≈24 mi) · Ionia County (≈34 mi) · Eaton County (≈50 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
In Michigan, townships hold their own zoning and land-use authority, so the rules for a site in Gratiot County often depend on which of these governments it falls in.
- Alma city
- Ithaca city
- St. Louis city
- Ashley village
- Breckenridge village
- Perrinton village
- Arcada township
- Bethany township
- Elba township
- Emerson township
- Fulton township
- Hamilton township
- Lafayette township
- New Haven township
- Newark township
- North Shade township
- North Star township
- Pine River township
- Seville township
- Sumner township
- Washington township
- Wheeler township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Clinton County · ≈24 miC42—
- Isabella County · ≈27 miB36—
- Midland County · ≈27 miB38—
- Montcalm County · ≈27 miB40—
- Saginaw County · ≈28 miB41—
- Shiawassee County · ≈33 miB37—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Gratiot County ranks #37 of 83 ranked Michigan counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Michigan: Macomb County (A · 28), Oakland County (A · 29), Washtenaw County (B · 31). See all Michigan county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.