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Reed City, MI
City in Osceola County, Michigan.
Population
2,517
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,197
ZIP codes
0
Reed City and its ZIP codes
Reed City at a glance
- Reed City is about 6.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,304 a year, 28% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,000 (50% below Michigan) and median rent is $714 a month.
Local data for Reed City, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Reed City, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,304
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (480), Irish Americans (225), Polish Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osceola County. PPP loans are for Reed City.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,595
7,692 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,435
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$190M
FY 2026, $8,317 per person
How people get to work
Reed City, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Reed City, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
155
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reed City, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Reed City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HerseyVillage | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Le RoyVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| EvartCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Big RapidsCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| LutherVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| TustinVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BaldwinVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| BarrytonVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| StanwoodVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| MecostaVillage | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| WedgewoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Canadian LakesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.3 |
| MarionVillage | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| White CloudCity | 26 mi | 1.9 |
| MorleyVillage | 27 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reed City, MI in?
- Reed City is in Osceola County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Reed City, MI?
- About 2,517 people live in Reed City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reed City?
- Nearby places include Hersey (3.2 mi), Paris (6.3 mi), Le Roy (11 mi), Evart (12 mi), Big Rapids (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023