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McBain, MI
City in Missaukee County, Michigan.
Population
706
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
561
ZIP codes
0
McBain and its ZIP codes
McBain at a glance
- McBain is about 3.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,083, 35% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,700 (39% below Michigan) and median rent is $298 a month.
Local data for McBain, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McBain, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,083
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$141,700
Median rent
$298/mo
Homeownership
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (152), Dutch Americans (138), Irish Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Missaukee County. PPP loans are for McBain.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,667
4,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $7,188 per person
How people get to work
McBain, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.4%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McBain, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly winter storm
July high / Jan low
80° / 10°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Health statistics
Share of adults in McBain, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near McBain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| MarionVillage | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake CityCity | 9 mi | 1 |
| CadillacCity | 10 mi | 8.3 |
| JenningsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| HaringCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| WedgewoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| TustinVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Le RoyVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| MantonCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| BoonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| EvartCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| Houghton LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 10.8 |
| HarrisonCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| HarriettaVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
| CaberfaeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McBain, MI in?
- McBain is in Missaukee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of McBain, MI?
- About 706 people live in McBain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McBain?
- Nearby places include Falmouth (7 mi), Marion (7.6 mi), Lake City (9 mi), Cadillac (10 mi), Jennings (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023