The Town FilesRubicon, Michigan
Township in Huron County · population 705 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,200
- Household income
- $75,208
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 56.7
Rubicon is a township of 705 people in Huron County, Michigan. The median home is worth $113,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 97% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Michigan towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Michigan
- #2 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Families in America
- #2 in The 50 Best Places for Young Families in America
- #18 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Michigan
- #20 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Michigan
- #22 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Michigan With Mild Winters
How Rubicon 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 Rubicon is worth $113,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $75,208, which is more affordable than 99% of Michigan towns. 97.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rubicon | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $75,208 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 34.5% | — |
Who lives in Rubicon
| People | Rubicon | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 10.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Rubicon
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 34.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rubicon since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 19, 2007 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 17, 1999.
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 Rubicon itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Towns near Rubicon
- Harbor Beach, MI5.3 mi · 1,604 people · home $116,600
- Sand Beach, MI7.0 mi · 1,155 people · home $205,500
- Lincoln, MI12.4 mi · 727 people · home $170,200
- Sherman, MI13.0 mi · 999 people · home $180,100
- Verona, MI14.1 mi · 1,210 people · home $223,600
- Dwight, MI14.3 mi · 708 people · home $119,700
- Port Austin, MI15.4 mi · 1,384 people · home $176,300
- Bad Axe, MI17.3 mi · 3,021 people · home $125,200
Rubicon questions
Is Rubicon, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rubicon scores better for retirees than 79% of Michigan towns and quieter than 97%. 28.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.7).
How much does a house cost in Rubicon?
The median owner-occupied home in Rubicon is valued at $113,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,208, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Rubicon?
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.0 inches of precipitation a year and 47.2 inches of snow.
Does Rubicon get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rubicon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 19, 2007. 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)