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Kalkaska, MI

Village in Kalkaska County, Michigan.

Population

2,539

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

963

ZIP codes

0

Kalkaska and its ZIP codes

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Kalkaska at a glance

  • Kalkaska is about 5.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,143, 22% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,600 (33% below Michigan) and median rent is $633 a month.

Local data for Kalkaska, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kalkaska, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,143

Poverty rate

13.3%

Median home value

$155,600

Median rent

$633/mo

Homeownership

66.8%

Bachelor's or higher

18.6%

Median age

43.5

Average commute

21.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (717), Irish Americans (362), Italian Americans (122).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kalkaska County. PPP loans are for Kalkaska.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,078

4,924 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,253

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$137M

FY 2026, $7,651 per person

Kalkaska County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Kalkaska, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.9%
  • Carpooled6.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home0.8%

Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kalkaska, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

227

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

5

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 11°F

33.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kalkaska, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.1%

U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

18.1%

U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

Cities near Kalkaska

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South BoardmanCensus-designated place8.4 mi3.3
Manistee LakeCensus-designated place8.5 mi3.6
Rapid CityCensus-designated place8.9 mi5.4
Bear LakeCensus-designated place11 mi5.8
AldenCensus-designated place11 mi0.4
MancelonaVillage13 mi1
Fife LakeVillage14 mi0.7
Elk RapidsVillage16 mi1.7
BellaireVillage17 mi1.9
AlbaCensus-designated place20 mi2.7
Lakes of the NorthCensus-designated place20 mi16.6
KingsleyVillage21 mi1.3
Traverse CityCity21 mi8.3
GraylingCity23 mi2
Central LakeVillage24 mi1
Chums CornerCensus-designated place24 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kalkaska, MI in?
Kalkaska is in Kalkaska County, Michigan.
What is the population of Kalkaska, MI?
About 2,539 people live in Kalkaska, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kalkaska?
Nearby places include South Boardman (8.4 mi), Manistee Lake (8.5 mi), Rapid City (8.9 mi), Bear Lake (11 mi), Alden (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023