The Town FilesReese, Michigan
Village in Tuscola County · population 1,261 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $174,700
- Household income
- $82,361
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 46.9
Reese is a village of 1,261 people in Tuscola County, Michigan. The median home is worth $174,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 86% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 75% of Michigan towns.
How Reese 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 Reese is worth $174,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $82,361, which is more affordable than 92% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $879 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reese | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $879 | $955 |
| Median household income | $82,361 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Reese
| People | Reese | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Reese
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 34.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reese since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 21, 1996 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 30, 1958.
Severe weather in Tuscola County since 1996
Tuscola County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Tuscola County
Tuscola County had 12,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,754 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Reese itself the ACS puts it at 11.3%.
Public schools in Reese
3 public schools with 743 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Elementary School | PK-5 | 327 | 18.2 |
| Reese High School | 9-12 | 255 | 18.2 |
| Reese Middle School | 6-8 | 161 | 17.9 |
Towns near Reese
- Denmark, MI3.5 mi · 2,741 people · home $166,300
- Blumfield, MI3.8 mi · 1,874 people · home $227,500
- Merritt, MI5.4 mi · 1,352 people · home $154,600
- Gilford, MI5.4 mi · 735 people · home $167,300
- Tuscola, MI7.6 mi · 1,978 people · home $197,400
- Robin Glen-Indiantown, MI7.6 mi · 674 people · home —
- Frankenmuth, MI7.7 mi · 1,895 people · home $317,200
- Vassar, MI8.0 mi · 2,727 people · home $143,200
Reese questions
Is Reese, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reese scores better for retirees than 68% of Michigan towns and quieter than 56%. 27.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.9).
How much does a house cost in Reese?
The median owner-occupied home in Reese is valued at $174,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,361, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $879 a month.
What is the weather like in Reese?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.2 inches of precipitation a year and 44.1 inches of snow.
Does Reese get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reese since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 21, 1996. 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)