The Town FilesOgemaw County, Michigan
20,885 people. The median home is worth $154,900 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $54,666.
Towns in Ogemaw County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills | 3,973 | $81,800 | $42,097 | 47.3 |
| Skidway Lake | 3,082 | $59,100 | $39,265 | 42.1 |
| West Branch | 2,567 | $171,600 | $62,955 | 51.5 |
People and housing
| Ogemaw County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $823 | $955 |
| Median household income | $54,666 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 51.2 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
6,008 jobs in 2024, average pay $42,697 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 203 storm events in Ogemaw County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Ogemaw County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| 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).