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Shepherd, MI
Village in Isabella County, Michigan.
Population
1,457
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,522
ZIP codes
0
Shepherd and its ZIP codes
Shepherd at a glance
- Shepherd is about 8.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,156, 4% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,000 (32% below Michigan) and median rent is $789 a month.
Local data for Shepherd, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shepherd, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,156
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (305), Irish Americans (159), Norwegian Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Isabella County. PPP loans are for Shepherd.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,282
26,856 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$394M
FY 2026, $6,119 per person
How people get to work
Shepherd, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shepherd, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
213
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shepherd, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Shepherd
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount PleasantCity | 6.7 mi | 7.7 |
| St. LouisCity | 8.9 mi | 3.3 |
| AlmaCity | 10 mi | 6 |
| WinnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| RosebushVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Elm HallCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| BreckenridgeVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Beal CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| IthacaCity | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| ColemanCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake IsabellaVillage | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| SanfordVillage | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| EdmoreVillage | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| WeidmanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shepherd, MI in?
- Shepherd is in Isabella County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Shepherd, MI?
- About 1,457 people live in Shepherd, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shepherd?
- Nearby places include Mount Pleasant (6.7 mi), St. Louis (8.9 mi), Alma (10 mi), Winn (11 mi), Riverdale (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023