The Town FilesMeyer, Michigan
Township in Menominee County · population 992 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,700
- Household income
- $65,568
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 70 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 48.7
Meyer is a township of 992 people in Menominee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $115,700, 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.
How Meyer 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 Meyer is worth $115,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $65,568, which is more affordable than 97% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $579 a month. 80.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Meyer | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $579 | $955 |
| Median household income | $65,568 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.4% | — |
Who lives in Meyer
| People | Meyer | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 13.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 88.8% |
Weather in Meyer
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 70.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Meyer 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 1.7 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 9 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 Meyer itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Towns near Meyer
- Hermansville, MI4.0 mi · 509 people · home $82,700
- Spalding, MI5.7 mi · 1,599 people · home $187,700
- Waucedah, MI7.6 mi · 809 people · home $207,300
- Harris, MI12.6 mi · 2,113 people · home $168,800
- Norway, MI13.5 mi · 2,840 people · home $91,100
- Norway, MI13.6 mi · 1,535 people · home $216,100
- Nadeau, MI14.3 mi · 1,090 people · home $157,700
- Niagara, WI14.6 mi · 852 people · home $193,600
Meyer questions
Is Meyer, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Meyer scores better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns and quieter than 88%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.7).
How much does a house cost in Meyer?
The median owner-occupied home in Meyer is valued at $115,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,568, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $579 a month.
What is the weather like in Meyer?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 70.2 inches of snow.
Does Meyer get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Meyer 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)