The Town FilesCheboygan County, Michigan
25,865 people. The median home is worth $192,500 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $62,875.
Towns in Cheboygan County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheboygan | 4,770 | $123,200 | $42,290 | 43.3 |
| Benton | 3,133 | $200,900 | $68,401 | 53.6 |
| Tuscarora | 3,080 | $253,700 | $66,042 | 56.4 |
People and housing
| Cheboygan County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $773 | $955 |
| Median household income | $62,875 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 52.2 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
6,140 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,915 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 203 storm events in Cheboygan County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cheboygan County has been included in 8 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | DR-1028: Severe Deep Freeze |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).