Calhoun County

What Calhoun County does

Calhoun County is a local government entity serving approximately 130,000 residents in south-central Michigan, operating from its headquarters in Marshall with two additional offices in Battle Creek. The county provides a broad portfolio of statutory public services spanning public safety (Sheriff's Office, 911 Consolidated Dispatch Authority, Emergency Management), judicial services (Circuit, District, and Probate Courts), public health (immunizations, environmental health, WIC, Children's Special Health Care), senior services (administering 20+ programs through 9 nonprofit partners via dedicated senior millage), property administration (tax collection, deed recording, GIS), and infrastructure (road department, water resources, broadband initiative, parks).

The county's technology stack is built primarily on commercial off-the-shelf platforms: Revize.com for the public website (calhouncountymi.gov), Microsoft 365 for internal operations, ArcGIS and FetchGIS for geospatial and parcel services, Governmentjobs.com for hiring, Constant Contact for newsletters, Bidnet Direct for procurement, NextRequest for FOIA intake, Pay.govpros.us for payments, and Rave Alerts for emergency notifications. In June 2025, the county deployed Aurelian's third-party AI Virtual Assistant to handle non-emergency dispatch calls — its first operational AI deployment. A district-wide infrastructure modernization project with Schneider Electric, announced in early 2026, standardizes LED lighting and a centralized Building Automation System across more than 2 million square feet of facilities.

Revenue is generated through property tax millages (the primary funding source), voter-approved dedicated millages (senior services, 911, parks), federal and state grants, and statutory fees (FOIA, court fees, permits, licenses). Approximately 456 unionized employees across nine bargaining units deliver services under the governance of a seven-member elected Board of Commissioners. The county has received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and regional recognition for digital inclusion broadband efforts.

Name

Calhoun County

Legal name

Calhoun County

Website

https://calhouncountymi.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1829

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Calhoun County is a Michigan county government providing statutory public services — public safety, courts, public health, senior services, property administration, and infrastructure — to approximately 130,000 residents across Marshall, Battle Creek, and surrounding townships, funded primarily by property tax millages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Correctional Institutions (922140), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Public safety services
• Property tax administration
• Public health programs
• Emergency management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marshall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source from property tax assessments and millages levied on county residents.
2. Federal and State Funding: Federal and state grants for infrastructure, public health, emergency management, and various community programs.
3. Fee-based Services: Various service fees including FOIA fees, court fees, dog licenses, property records, and permit fees.
4. Senior Millage Tax: Dedicated millage funding for senior services programs, administered through 9 nonprofit community organizations supporting 20+ programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Calhoun County is a Michigan county government providing administrative, public safety, judicial, public health, infrastructure, and senior services to county residents. It delivers these services through county offices in Marshall and Battle Creek, an official website (calhouncountymi.gov), online service portals for tax payments, FOIA requests, permits, and records, and a network of community nonprofit partners. Funding comes from property taxes, federal and state grants, and fee-based services.

Product overview

Calhoun County operates as a Michigan county government offering a broad portfolio of public services through both physical locations and digital platforms. The county's digital presence centers on its official website (calhouncountymi.gov), built on the Revize.com government website platform, which provides residents access to online services including FOIA requests, property tax payments, job applications, and emergency alerts via the Rave Alerts system. The Consolidated Dispatch Authority handles 911 and non-emergency dispatch operations, recently deploying an AI-powered virtual assistant from Aurelian. County services span public health, senior services (administering 20+ millage-funded programs), GIS/mapping, road maintenance, and an ongoing broadband infrastructure initiative. Online service delivery integrates with third-party platforms including Governmentjobs.com for employment, Pay.govpros.us for payments, Bidnet Direct for vendor registration, and Microsoft 365 for internal operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consolidated Dispatch Authority
• Senior Services Program
• Public Health Department Services
• Online FOIA Request Portal
• Geographic Information Services (GIS)
• Broadband Initiative
• Emergency Alert System (Rave Alerts)
• Vendor and Bid Procurement Services

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Schneider ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026District-wide infrastructure modernization project including standardized LED lighting, centralized Building Automation System, and operational/financial planning tool. First phase covers more than 2 million square feet. Projected to save the district more than $7 million over 20 years through guaranteed savings.
• Michigan State University ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSU Extension partnership providing agricultural, community development, and educational programs to Calhoun County residents.
• Merit NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationBroadband survey and data collection partnership supporting the county's high-speed internet initiative and FCC broadband mapping challenges.
• 9 Nonprofit Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior millage-funded programs administered through 9 trusted nonprofit organizations providing 20+ programs to seniors, including Community Action, Albion Health Care Alliance, Comprehensive Senior Care Corporation/P.A.C.E., Eastend Studio & Gallery, and Milestone Senior Services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kent County, MI: Larger Michigan county government offering a broader portfolio and larger budget while operating the same fundamental service categories as Calhoun County. Comparable as a broader incumbent within the Michigan county government peer set.

Direct peers

• Ottawa County, MI: Michigan county government of comparable scale delivering the same statutory county services (sheriff, courts, public health, infrastructure, tax administration). Directly comparable peer in the Michigan county governance framework.
• Allegan County, MI: West Michigan county government with similar size and service mix, including public safety, courts, public health, and infrastructure departments. Directly comparable peer under the same Michigan county governance statutes.
• Ingham County, MI: Michigan county government headquartered in Mason that delivers the same slate of services (public safety, courts, public health, infrastructure, tax administration) to a comparable population. Functions as a direct peer within Michigan's county government structure.
• Midland County, MI: Michigan county government of comparable population size providing the same statutory county services, including 911 dispatch, public health, senior services, and infrastructure management. Directly comparable peer.
• Jackson County, MI: Neighboring Michigan county with similar population size and service mix, including Sheriff, Courts, Public Health, Senior Services, and Road Department. Directly comparable as a peer county government in the same south-central Michigan region.
• Kalamazoo County, MI: Adjacent Michigan county government of comparable size operating similar departments (Sheriff, Courts, Public Health, Treasurer, Road Commission) and serving a similar mid-Michigan population. Directly comparable as a peer county government in the same state regulatory and funding environment.
• Berrien County, MI: Southwest Michigan county government providing the same comprehensive county services including Sheriff's Office, Courts, Public Health, Road Department, and Senior Services. Directly comparable as a Michigan county government peer.
• Washtenaw County, MI: Michigan county government providing the same core service portfolio (public safety, courts, public health, treasurer, clerk, infrastructure, senior services) to a similar mid-sized population. Operates under identical state-level statutory authority and funding mechanisms.
• Bay County, MI: Mid-Michigan county government operating Sheriff, Courts, Public Health, Treasurer, Clerk, and Road Department functions. Directly comparable in scale and service scope to Calhoun County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CalhounCountyMI
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@calhouncountymichigan4359
• Facebookfacebook.com/CalhounCountyMichigan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calhoun-county-mi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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