The Town FilesDeep River, Michigan
Township in Arenac County · population 2,050 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,700
- Household income
- $58,598
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 39.2
Deep River is a township of 2,050 people in Arenac County, Michigan. The median home is worth $137,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Michigan towns, quieter than 85% of Michigan towns.
How Deep River ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Deep River is worth $137,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $58,598, which is more affordable than 84% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $836 a month. 94.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deep River | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $836 | $955 |
| Median household income | $58,598 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.9% | — |
Who lives in Deep River
| People | Deep River | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in Deep River
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 14.0°F. About 30.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 164 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deep River since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 12, 1974 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on September 26, 1998.
Severe weather in Arenac County since 1996
Arenac County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | DR-4547: Severe Storms 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 |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Arenac County
Arenac County had 4,077 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,876 a year. Unemployment was 6.9% in 2023; in Deep River itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Deep River
- Standish, MI4.3 mi · 1,458 people · home $97,900
- Lincoln, MI5.6 mi · 924 people · home $133,000
- Clayton, MI5.8 mi · 1,001 people · home $113,100
- Adams, MI5.8 mi · 554 people · home $128,800
- Arenac, MI6.1 mi · 871 people · home $142,000
- Standish, MI6.8 mi · 1,701 people · home $161,400
- Moffatt, MI8.4 mi · 1,166 people · home $172,300
- Mason, MI8.6 mi · 750 people · home $109,100
Deep River questions
Is Deep River, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deep River scores better for retirees than 29% of Michigan towns and quieter than 85%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Deep River?
The median owner-occupied home in Deep River is valued at $137,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,598, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $836 a month.
What is the weather like in Deep River?
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 14.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.7 inches of precipitation a year and 53.0 inches of snow.
Does Deep River get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deep River since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 12, 1974. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)