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Mears, MI

Census-designated place in Oceana County, Michigan.

Population

204

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

179

ZIP codes

0

Mears and its ZIP codes

Full map

Local data for Mears, MI

Counts from official public data

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,005

6,510 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,878

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$227M

FY 2026, $8,520 per person

Oceana County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Mears, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

230

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

45

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 16°F

38.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mears, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities near Mears

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HartCity3.1 mi1.8
ShelbyVillage6 mi1.6
PentwaterVillage6.5 mi1.3
New EraVillage9.4 mi0.8
RothburyVillage12 mi2.5
WalkervilleVillage15 mi1.2
LudingtonCity19 mi3.4
MontagueCity19 mi2.6
ScottvilleCity19 mi1.5
WhitehallCity20 mi3.2
HesperiaVillage21 mi0.8
CusterVillage21 mi1.1
Lakewood ClubVillage23 mi1.9
Twin LakeCensus-designated place25 mi2.9
FountainVillage28 mi1
FremontCity28 mi3.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mears, MI in?
Mears is in Oceana County, Michigan.
What is the population of Mears, MI?
About 204 people live in Mears, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mears?
Nearby places include Hart (3.1 mi), Shelby (6 mi), Pentwater (6.5 mi), New Era (9.4 mi), Rothbury (12 mi).

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