The Town FilesAssyria, Michigan
Township in Barry County · population 1,992 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $208,800
- Household income
- $78,050
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 58 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 42.8
Assyria is a township of 1,992 people in Barry County, Michigan. The median home is worth $208,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Michigan towns, better for families than 72% of Michigan towns.
How Assyria ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Assyria is worth $208,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $78,050, which is more affordable than 61% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $958 a month. 90.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Assyria | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $958 | $955 |
| Median household income | $78,050 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Assyria
| People | Assyria | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 32.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Assyria
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 58.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Assyria since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1977 about 5.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 48 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 2003.
Severe weather in Barry County since 1996
Barry County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Barry County
Barry County had 13,236 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,220 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Assyria itself the ACS puts it at 12%.
Towns near Assyria
- Bellevue, MI5.3 mi · 3,200 people · home $170,600
- Bellevue, MI5.4 mi · 1,308 people · home $118,100
- Maple Grove, MI5.4 mi · 1,599 people · home $231,400
- Pennfield, MI6.0 mi · 8,781 people · home $166,500
- Johnstown, MI6.6 mi · 2,841 people · home $216,400
- Kalamo, MI7.8 mi · 1,765 people · home $233,400
- Bedford, MI8.6 mi · 9,198 people · home $142,400
- Convis, MI8.6 mi · 1,508 people · home $184,400
Assyria questions
Is Assyria, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Assyria scores better for retirees than 18% of Michigan towns and quieter than 64%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Assyria?
The median owner-occupied home in Assyria is valued at $208,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,050, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $958 a month.
What is the weather like in Assyria?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 58.0 inches of snow.
Does Assyria get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Assyria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1977. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)