The Town FilesLuce County, Michigan
6,271 people. The median home is worth $112,000 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $54,893.
Towns in Luce County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan | 2,471 | $76,100 | $44,550 | 39.3 |
| Pentland | 1,564 | $133,500 | $68,607 | 43.9 |
| Newberry | 1,446 | $68,500 | $45,781 | 36.9 |
| Lakefield | 1,135 | $172,700 | $56,484 | 58.8 |
People and housing
| Luce County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $675 | $955 |
| Median household income | $54,893 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 44.6 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
1,786 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,825 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 396 storm events in Luce County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Luce County has been included in 5 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 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).