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Whittemore, MI
City in Iosco County, Michigan.
Population
492
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
480
ZIP codes
0
Whittemore and its ZIP codes
Whittemore at a glance
- Whittemore is about 2.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Whittemore, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iosco County. PPP loans are for Whittemore.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,063
7,624 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,230
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $10,135 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Whittemore, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
200
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
183
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whittemore, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 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 Whittemore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TurnerVillage | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| PrescottVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| TwiningVillage | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| Sand LakeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 14.9 |
| Skidway LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.3 |
| OmerCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Tawas CityCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Au GresCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| East TawasCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| LuptonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| SterlingVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| StandishCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| Rose CityCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| West BranchCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Au SableCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| OscodaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whittemore, MI in?
- Whittemore is in Iosco County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Whittemore, MI?
- About 492 people live in Whittemore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whittemore?
- Nearby places include Turner (6.4 mi), Prescott (6.9 mi), Twining (8.1 mi), Sand Lake (9 mi), Skidway Lake (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023