The Town FilesCapac, Michigan
Village in St. Clair County · population 1,983 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,700
- Household income
- $60,329
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 34.1
Capac is a village of 1,983 people in St. Clair County, Michigan. The median home is worth $161,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 91% of Michigan towns, hipper than 88% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 80% of Michigan towns.
How Capac 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 Capac is worth $161,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $60,329, which is more affordable than 61% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $772 a month. 75.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Capac | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $772 | $955 |
| Median household income | $60,329 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Capac
| People | Capac | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Capac
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.2°F. About 35.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Capac since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 25, 2026.
Severe weather in St. Clair County since 1996
St. Clair County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
Jobs and pay in St. Clair County
St. Clair County had 42,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,695 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Capac itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Capac
2 public schools with 644 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capac Elementary School | PK-6 | 332 | 18.4 |
| Capac JrSr High School | 7-12 | 312 | 13.6 |
Towns near Capac
- Mussey, MI1.6 mi · 4,234 people · home $216,100
- Berlin, MI4.8 mi · 3,115 people · home $313,100
- Emmett, MI6.2 mi · 2,515 people · home $239,800
- Imlay, MI6.4 mi · 3,115 people · home $298,100
- Riley, MI7.0 mi · 3,199 people · home $348,500
- Lynn, MI7.5 mi · 1,117 people · home $283,300
- Almont, MI7.8 mi · 6,961 people · home $297,300
- Imlay City, MI7.9 mi · 3,703 people · home $150,000
Capac questions
Is Capac, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Capac scores better for retirees than 19% of Michigan towns and quieter than 16%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Capac?
The median owner-occupied home in Capac is valued at $161,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,329, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $772 a month.
What is the weather like in Capac?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.9 inches of precipitation a year and 42.6 inches of snow.
Does Capac get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Capac since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. 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)