The Town FilesMikado, Michigan
Township in Alcona County · population 850 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $129,800
- Household income
- $50,461
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 54.6
Mikado is a township of 850 people in Alcona County, Michigan. The median home is worth $129,800, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 98% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 82% of Michigan towns.
How Mikado 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 Mikado is worth $129,800, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $50,461, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. 92.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mikado | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $50,461 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 26.5% | — |
Who lives in Mikado
| People | Mikado | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 14.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Mikado
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 9.0°F. About 31.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.3 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 183 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mikado since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 27, 1991 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 3, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 30, 2004.
Severe weather in Alcona County since 1996
Alcona County has been included in 9 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 Alcona County
Alcona County had 1,494 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,519 a year. Unemployment was 7.3% in 2023; in Mikado itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Towns near Mikado
- Gustin, MI6.2 mi · 773 people · home $119,300
- Oscoda, MI6.7 mi · 7,152 people · home $122,900
- Greenbush, MI7.3 mi · 1,270 people · home $199,200
- Harrisville, MI10.0 mi · 1,307 people · home $163,100
- Hawes, MI10.7 mi · 1,076 people · home $175,900
- Wilber, MI12.5 mi · 720 people · home $168,900
- Oscoda, MI12.9 mi · 916 people · home $86,500
- Curtis, MI13.0 mi · 1,087 people · home $111,400
Mikado questions
Is Mikado, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mikado scores better for retirees than 74% of Michigan towns and quieter than 98%. 36.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.6).
How much does a house cost in Mikado?
The median owner-occupied home in Mikado is valued at $129,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,461, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Mikado?
July highs average 79.0°F and January lows 9.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.7 inches of precipitation a year and 45.3 inches of snow.
Does Mikado get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mikado since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 27, 1991. 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)