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Missaukee County, MI
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Missaukee County, Michigan.
Population
15,207
Land area
565sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Missaukee County
Missaukee County at a glance
- Missaukee County is 85% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,194 a year, 9% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,400 (26% below Michigan) and median rent is $891 a month.
- The biggest population centers are McBain (706), Lake City (705) and Jennings (254).
Local data for Missaukee County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Missaukee County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,194
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$170,400
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$891/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,571), Dutch Americans (2,176), Irish Americans (1,455).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
PPP loans
$16.6M
266 loans, 2,496 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Missaukee County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Missaukee County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
164
Most often winter storm
July high / Jan low
80° / 10°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Health statistics
Share of adults in Missaukee County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Missaukee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Missaukee County, MI?
- McBain is the largest city or town in Missaukee County, with about 706 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Missaukee County?
- Missaukee County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49632, 49651, 49657, 49667.
- What is the population of Missaukee County, MI?
- About 15,207 people live in Missaukee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Missaukee County?
- Missaukee County borders Grand Traverse County, Wexford County, Clare County, Roscommon County, Osceola County, Kalkaska County, Crawford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023