The Town FilesHillsdale County, Michigan
45,654 people. The median home is worth $176,100 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $64,242.
Towns in Hillsdale County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 8,036 | $130,900 | $51,038 | 29.6 |
| Somerset | 4,588 | $251,100 | $89,303 | 50.7 |
| Jefferson | 3,016 | $148,400 | $58,594 | 54.6 |
| Cambria | 2,552 | $190,500 | $59,906 | 51.1 |
People and housing
| Hillsdale County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $832 | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,242 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 43.1 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
12,854 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,536 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 338 storm events in Hillsdale County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hillsdale County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| 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).