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Au Gres, MI
City in Arenac County, Michigan.
Population
1,018
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
447
ZIP codes
0
Au Gres and its ZIP codes
Au Gres at a glance
- Au Gres is about 2.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,115 a year, 8% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,000 (31% below Michigan) and median rent is $663 a month.
Local data for Au Gres, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Au Gres, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,115
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$663/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
58.6
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (445), Irish Americans (183), Polish Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arenac County. PPP loans are for Au Gres.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,672
3,940 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,950
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $9,490 per person
How people get to work
Au Gres, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled1.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Au Gres, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
174
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
100
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 14°F
30.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Au Gres, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Au Gres
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TwiningVillage | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| TurnerVillage | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| OmerCity | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| WhittemoreCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| StandishCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| PrescottVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| SterlingVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| Tawas CityCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| PinconningCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Sand LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 14.9 |
| East TawasCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| Skidway LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.3 |
| Bay PortCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| CasevilleCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| SebewaingVillage | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| PigeonVillage | 26 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Au Gres, MI in?
- Au Gres is in Arenac County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Au Gres, MI?
- About 1,018 people live in Au Gres, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Au Gres?
- Nearby places include Twining (7.3 mi), Turner (7.9 mi), Omer (8.1 mi), Whittemore (14 mi), Standish (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023