The Town FilesEmmet County, Michigan
34,125 people. The median home is worth $315,700 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $78,112.
Towns in Emmet County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek | 6,542 | $364,500 | $71,090 | 51.1 |
| Petoskey | 5,877 | $364,100 | $74,196 | 41.0 |
| Littlefield | 3,200 | $256,500 | $85,262 | 40.3 |
| Resort | 2,835 | $394,500 | $103,929 | 43.9 |
| Little Traverse | 2,657 | $345,400 | $88,368 | 53.5 |
People and housing
| Emmet County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $315,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,112 | $955 |
| Median household income | $78,112 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 47.0 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
17,742 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,435 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 226 storm events in Emmet County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Emmet County has been included in 7 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 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).