The Town FilesKrakow, Michigan
Township in Presque Isle County · population 666 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $237,200
- Household income
- $64,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 76 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 57.8
Krakow is a township of 666 people in Presque Isle County, Michigan. The median home is worth $237,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 97% of Michigan towns, better for cycling than 95% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Krakow 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 Krakow is worth $237,200, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $64,375, which is more affordable than 12% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $958 a month. 95.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Krakow | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $958 | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,375 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 42.6% | — |
Who lives in Krakow
| People | Krakow | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in Krakow
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 14.2°F. About 31.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 76.3 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Krakow since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 8, 1964 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 20, 2022.
Severe weather in Presque Isle County since 1996
Presque Isle County has been included in 7 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 |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Presque Isle County
Presque Isle County had 2,595 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,344 a year. Unemployment was 7.7% in 2023; in Krakow itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near Krakow
- Posen, MI5.4 mi · 808 people · home $121,900
- Presque Isle Harbor, MI5.7 mi · 643 people · home $252,500
- Presque Isle, MI8.5 mi · 1,698 people · home $239,000
- Long Rapids, MI10.4 mi · 977 people · home $134,100
- Maple Ridge, MI11.4 mi · 1,559 people · home $166,000
- Belknap, MI11.8 mi · 686 people · home $154,500
- Rogers City, MI13.2 mi · 2,850 people · home $110,200
- Alpena, MI16.6 mi · 9,116 people · home $183,600
Krakow questions
Is Krakow, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Krakow scores better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns and quieter than 97%. 35.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.8).
How much does a house cost in Krakow?
The median owner-occupied home in Krakow is valued at $237,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,375, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $958 a month.
What is the weather like in Krakow?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 14.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.7 inches of precipitation a year and 76.3 inches of snow.
Does Krakow get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Krakow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 8, 1964. 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)