The Town FilesHermansville, Michigan
Community in Menominee County · population 509 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $82,700
- Household income
- $66,964
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 70 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 51.4
Hermansville is a community of 509 people in Menominee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $82,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns, quieter than 88% of Michigan towns.
- #3 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Michigan
- #12 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Michigan
- #19 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Michigan
- #23 in 25 Small Towns in Michigan With the Cheapest Homes
- #30 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #30 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
How Hermansville 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 Hermansville is worth $82,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $66,964, which is more affordable than 100% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $334 a month. 86.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hermansville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $334 | $955 |
| Median household income | $66,964 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hermansville
| People | Hermansville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 18.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 38.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Hermansville
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 8.4°F. About 30.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 70.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 181 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hermansville since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 11, 1987 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2026.
Severe weather in Menominee County since 1996
Menominee County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| August 2, 2018 | Flood | DR-4381: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Menominee County
Menominee County had 7,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,080 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Hermansville itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Hermansville
1 public school with 125 students, about 20.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Elementary School | PK-5 | 125 | 20.8 |
Towns near Hermansville
- Meyer, MI4.0 mi · 992 people · home $115,700
- Spalding, MI8.0 mi · 1,599 people · home $187,700
- Nadeau, MI10.3 mi · 1,090 people · home $157,700
- Waucedah, MI11.3 mi · 809 people · home $207,300
- Harris, MI12.7 mi · 2,113 people · home $168,800
- Bark River, MI15.1 mi · 1,595 people · home $178,100
- Niagara, WI15.9 mi · 852 people · home $193,600
- Norway, MI16.1 mi · 2,840 people · home $91,100
Hermansville questions
Is Hermansville, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hermansville scores better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns and quieter than 88%. 30.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.4).
How much does a house cost in Hermansville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hermansville is valued at $82,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,964, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $334 a month.
What is the weather like in Hermansville?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 8.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year and 70.2 inches of snow.
Does Hermansville get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hermansville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 11, 1987. 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)