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Brutus, MI
Census-designated place in Emmet County, Michigan.
Population
198
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
0
Brutus and its ZIP codes
Brutus at a glance
- Brutus is 61% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Brutus, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emmet County. PPP loans are for Brutus.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,660
17,859 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,004
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$289M
FY 2026, $8,471 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brutus, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
226
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
61
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 9°F
30.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brutus, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Brutus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlansonVillage | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| PellstonVillage | 4.4 mi | 2 |
| PonshewaingCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| OdenCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Indian RiverCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 12.9 |
| LeveringCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Bay ViewCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Harbor SpringsCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Carp LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Cross VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| PetoskeyCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| WolverineVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Walloon LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| CheboyganCity | 18 mi | 6.9 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brutus, MI in?
- Brutus is in Emmet County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Brutus, MI?
- About 198 people live in Brutus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brutus?
- Nearby places include Alanson (3.5 mi), Pellston (4.4 mi), Ponshewaing (5.2 mi), Oden (5.2 mi), Conway (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023