Mecosta County , Michigan
Population: 40,321 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $57,774 Home $169,900 Rent $867/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 40,321 residents, Mecosta County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike.
$57,774
Median Income
household
$169,900
Home Value
median
$867/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $57,774 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,744 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% |
| Median Home Value | $169,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $867/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 40,321 |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.1%
Obesity
12.4%
Diabetes
18.1%
Smoking
37.4%
High Blood Pressure
27.2%
No Physical Activity
30.1%
Depression
34.5%
Insufficient Sleep
79.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 69.8 · 70th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
62.82
🌀 Hurricane
27.41
🔥 Wildfire
29.17
❄️ Winter Storm
92.81
🌍 Earthquake
27.80
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