The Town FilesMcMillan, Michigan
Township in Luce County · population 2,471 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $76,100
- Household income
- $44,550
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 170 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 39.3
McMillan is a township of 2,471 people in Luce County, Michigan. The median home is worth $76,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 82% of Michigan towns, better transit than 74% of Michigan towns.
How McMillan 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 McMillan is worth $76,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $44,550, which is more affordable than 98% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $603 a month. 77.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | McMillan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $76,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $603 | $955 |
| Median household income | $44,550 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 32.1% | — |
Who lives in McMillan
| People | McMillan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 14.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in McMillan
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 9.7°F. About 33.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 169.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 178 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of McMillan since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 30, 2018.
Severe weather in Luce County since 1996
Luce County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Luce County
Luce County had 1,786 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,825 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in McMillan itself the ACS puts it at 9.5%.
Towns near McMillan
- Newberry, MI10.9 mi · 1,446 people · home $68,500
- Pentland, MI15.7 mi · 1,564 people · home $133,500
- Lakefield, MI19.3 mi · 1,135 people · home $172,700
- Garfield, MI22.8 mi · 1,166 people · home $176,000
- Portage, MI25.9 mi · 907 people · home $213,800
McMillan questions
Is McMillan, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McMillan scores better for retirees than 82% of Michigan towns and quieter than 63%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in McMillan?
The median owner-occupied home in McMillan is valued at $76,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,550, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $603 a month.
What is the weather like in McMillan?
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 9.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.8 inches of precipitation a year and 169.9 inches of snow.
Does McMillan get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of McMillan 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)