The Town FilesOsceola County, Michigan
23,227 people. The median home is worth $155,400 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $58,267.
Towns in Osceola County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed City | 2,490 | $115,000 | $52,304 | 40.1 |
| Hersey | 1,941 | $154,900 | $61,538 | 44.9 |
| Evart | 1,742 | $105,500 | $34,318 | 36.3 |
| Richmond | 1,657 | $161,100 | $71,250 | 50.0 |
| Marion | 1,565 | $125,000 | $43,547 | 39.5 |
| Lincoln | 1,462 | $151,900 | $69,896 | 38.0 |
| Burdell | 1,410 | $187,500 | $71,042 | 40.7 |
| Rose Lake | 1,406 | $175,200 | $62,083 | 51.4 |
| Evart | 1,345 | $140,000 | $48,409 | 50.9 |
| Le Roy | 1,246 | $187,700 | $67,500 | 34.8 |
| Highland | 1,148 | $189,700 | $77,174 | 37.9 |
| Sherman | 991 | $225,400 | $58,571 | 46.7 |
| Sylvan | 967 | $119,000 | $43,583 | 45.6 |
| Osceola | 943 | $154,000 | $53,869 | 59.3 |
| Marion | 789 | $110,900 | $40,833 | 46.2 |
| Middle Branch | 775 | $139,100 | $50,648 | 54.5 |
| Orient | 733 | $173,400 | $72,596 | 51.0 |
| Hartwick | 591 | $160,000 | $67,143 | 39.5 |
People and housing
| Osceola County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $807 | $955 |
| Median household income | $58,267 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 43.9 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
8,011 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,080 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 155 storm events in Osceola County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Osceola County has been included in 14 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 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).