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Stanwood, MI
Village in Mecosta County, Michigan.
Population
162
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
669
ZIP codes
0
Stanwood and its ZIP codes
Stanwood at a glance
- Stanwood is about 3.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Stanwood, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mecosta County. PPP loans are for Stanwood.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,793
12,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,058
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$347M
FY 2026, $8,748 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Stanwood, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
184
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanwood, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Stanwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorleyVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Canadian LakesCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 10.3 |
| Big RapidsCity | 8.3 mi | 4.4 |
| MecostaVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| LakeviewVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Howard CityVillage | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| White CloudCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| PiersonVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| TrufantCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| HerseyVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| BarrytonVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| Reed CityCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Sand LakeVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| NewaygoCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake IsabellaVillage | 23 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanwood, MI in?
- Stanwood is in Mecosta County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Stanwood, MI?
- About 162 people live in Stanwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanwood?
- Nearby places include Morley (6.2 mi), Canadian Lakes (7.6 mi), Big Rapids (8.3 mi), Mecosta (11 mi), Lakeview (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023