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Ogemaw County, MI
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Ogemaw County, Michigan.
Population
20,885
Land area
564sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Ogemaw County
Ogemaw County at a glance
- Ogemaw County is 79% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,666, 25% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,900 (33% below Michigan) and median rent is $823 a month.
- Its largest cities are Skidway Lake (3,008), West Branch (2,225) and Rose City (575).
Local data for Ogemaw County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ogemaw County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,666
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$154,900
Prices +8.3% in a year
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,663), Irish Americans (2,419), Polish Americans (1,822).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,798
6,086 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,525
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$194M
FY 2026, $9,348 per person
PPP loans
$24.5M
455 loans, 4,155 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$33.46K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ogemaw County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ogemaw County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
203
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
80° / 10°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ogemaw County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ogemaw County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ogemaw County, MI?
- Skidway Lake is the largest city or town in Ogemaw County, with about 3,008 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ogemaw County?
- Ogemaw County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48635, 48654, 48661, 48756.
- What is the population of Ogemaw County, MI?
- About 20,885 people live in Ogemaw County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ogemaw County?
- Ogemaw County borders Gladwin County, Iosco County, Roscommon County, Arenac County, Crawford County, Alcona County, Oscoda County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023