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Fairgrove, MI
Village in Tuscola County, Michigan.
Population
547
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
488
ZIP codes
0
Fairgrove and its ZIP codes
Fairgrove at a glance
- Fairgrove is about 2.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,500 a year, 42% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,600 (66% below Michigan) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Fairgrove, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairgrove, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,500
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$78,600
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
91.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (190), Irish Americans (54), French Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscola County. PPP loans are for Fairgrove.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,102
12,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,841
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$393M
FY 2026, $7,375 per person
How people get to work
Fairgrove, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairgrove, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
435
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairgrove, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Fairgrove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AkronVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| CaroCity | 7.5 mi | 2.9 |
| ReeseVillage | 8.8 mi | 1.4 |
| UnionvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
| VassarCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| SebewaingVillage | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Robin Glen-IndiantownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| EssexvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| MayvilleVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| FrankenmuthCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| MillingtonVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| GagetownVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Bay CityCity | 18 mi | 10.2 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| Cass CityVillage | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| ZilwaukeeCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairgrove, MI in?
- Fairgrove is in Tuscola County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Fairgrove, MI?
- About 547 people live in Fairgrove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairgrove?
- Nearby places include Akron (3.5 mi), Caro (7.5 mi), Reese (8.8 mi), Unionville (9.5 mi), Vassar (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023