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Watersmeet, MI
Census-designated place in Gogebic County, Michigan.
Population
250
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
0
Watersmeet and its ZIP codes
Watersmeet at a glance
- Watersmeet is 85% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Watersmeet, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gogebic County. PPP loans are for Watersmeet.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,402
4,848 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $10,204 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Watersmeet, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
658
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 2°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watersmeet, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Watersmeet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EwenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Bruce CrossingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| Boulder Junction, WICensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| MareniscoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.4 |
| Eagle River, WICity | 25 mi | 3.3 |
| Sayner, WICensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| BerglandCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake GogebicCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watersmeet, MI in?
- Watersmeet is in Gogebic County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Watersmeet, MI?
- About 250 people live in Watersmeet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watersmeet?
- Nearby places include Ewen (17 mi), Bruce Crossing (18 mi), Boulder Junction, WI (25 mi), Marenisco (25 mi), Eagle River, WI (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023