Mason County , Michigan
Population: 29,177 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,296 Home $199,300 Rent $840/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 29,177 residents, Mason County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Mason County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$62,296
Median Income
household
$199,300
Home Value
median
$840/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,296 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,751 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| Median Home Value | $199,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $840/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 29,177 |
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 25.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.4%
Obesity
13.8%
Diabetes
16.3%
Smoking
32.2%
High Blood Pressure
23.2%
No Physical Activity
28.7%
Depression
32.0%
Insufficient Sleep
81.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 25.3 · 25th national percentile
🌊 Flood
32.80
🌪️ Tornado
25.16
🌀 Hurricane
15.81
🔥 Wildfire
41.54
❄️ Winter Storm
94.08
🌍 Earthquake
23.38
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