The Town FilesDrummond, Michigan
Township in Chippewa County · population 973 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $273,200
- Household income
- $67,232
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 63.0
Drummond is a township of 973 people in Chippewa County, Michigan. The median home is worth $273,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 99% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Drummond 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 Drummond is worth $273,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $67,232, which is more affordable than 6% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $408 a month. 94.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Drummond | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $408 | $955 |
| Median household income | $67,232 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 56.5% | — |
Who lives in Drummond
| People | Drummond | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 44.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 11.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 88.8% |
Weather in Drummond
July highs average 75.0°F and January lows 8.7°F. About 31.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Drummond since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on June 30, 2014.
Severe weather in Chippewa County since 1996
Chippewa County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| 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 |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | DR-1028: Severe Deep Freeze |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Chippewa County
Chippewa County had 12,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,748 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Drummond itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Towns near Drummond
- Detour, MI19.0 mi · 671 people · home $226,300
- Raber, MI26.9 mi · 632 people · home $113,200
Drummond questions
Is Drummond, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Drummond scores better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns and quieter than 99%. 44.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 63.0).
How much does a house cost in Drummond?
The median owner-occupied home in Drummond is valued at $273,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,232, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $408 a month.
What is the weather like in Drummond?
July highs average 75.0°F and January lows 8.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.9 inches of precipitation a year and 74.6 inches of snow.
Does Drummond get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Drummond in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)