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Melvin, MI
Village in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Population
139
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
143
ZIP codes
0
Melvin and its ZIP codes
Local data for Melvin, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanilac County. PPP loans are for Melvin.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,984
10,347 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$320M
FY 2026, $7,870 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Melvin, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melvin, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Melvin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YaleCity | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| PeckVillage | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| Brown CityCity | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| CapacVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| CroswellCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| EmmettVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| MarletteCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Imlay CityCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| SanduskyCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| ApplegateVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| North BranchVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| LexingtonVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| CliffordVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| AtticaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| CarsonvilleVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melvin, MI in?
- Melvin is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Melvin, MI?
- About 139 people live in Melvin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melvin?
- Nearby places include Yale (5.2 mi), Peck (5.6 mi), Brown City (6.5 mi), Capac (13 mi), Croswell (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023