The Town FilesPigeon, Michigan
Village in Huron County · population 1,222 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,000
- Household income
- $52,361
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 44.6
Pigeon is a village of 1,222 people in Huron County, Michigan. The median home is worth $120,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 78% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 76% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 75% of Michigan towns.
How Pigeon 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 Pigeon is worth $120,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $52,361, which is more affordable than 84% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $853 a month. 60.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pigeon | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $853 | $955 |
| Median household income | $52,361 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pigeon
| People | Pigeon | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 13.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Pigeon
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 14.9°F. About 34.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pigeon since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 12, 1984 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 2, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 5, 2005.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, 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 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| September 18, 1986 | Flood | DR-774: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 11,234 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,295 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Pigeon itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Pigeon
3 public schools with 955 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laker Elementary | K-5 | 410 | 15.2 |
| Laker High School | 9-12 | 311 | 20.7 |
| Laker Middle School | 6-8 | 234 | 16.7 |
Towns near Pigeon
- Winsor, MI1.8 mi · 1,960 people · home $139,500
- Elkton, MI4.5 mi · 796 people · home $92,300
- Oliver, MI5.6 mi · 1,419 people · home $110,400
- Caseville, MI7.8 mi · 652 people · home $178,300
- Caseville, MI8.0 mi · 1,674 people · home $203,800
- Brookfield, MI8.1 mi · 739 people · home $112,700
- Grant, MI8.7 mi · 869 people · home $162,500
- Sebewaing, MI10.3 mi · 2,678 people · home $111,400
Pigeon questions
Is Pigeon, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pigeon scores better for retirees than 53% of Michigan towns and quieter than 24%. 23.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Pigeon?
The median owner-occupied home in Pigeon is valued at $120,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,361, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $853 a month.
What is the weather like in Pigeon?
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.1 inches of precipitation a year and 42.2 inches of snow.
Does Pigeon get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pigeon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 12, 1984. 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)