The Town FilesScottville, Michigan
City in Mason County · population 1,356 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,300
- Household income
- $51,953
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 79 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 32.5
Scottville is a city of 1,356 people in Mason County, Michigan. The median home is worth $134,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks hipper than 77% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 71% of Michigan towns.
How Scottville 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 Scottville is worth $134,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $51,953, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $769 a month. 59.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Scottville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $769 | $955 |
| Median household income | $51,953 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Scottville
| People | Scottville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Scottville
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 18.6°F. About 36.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 78.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottville since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 12, 1972 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 12, 1972.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 3, 2012.
Severe weather in Mason County since 1996
Mason County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | DR-1226: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Mason County
Mason County had 10,186 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,523 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Scottville itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Scottville
5 public schools with 1,280 students, about 18.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Central HS | 9-12 | 398 | 26.5 |
| Mason County Central MS | 6-8 | 273 | 18.2 |
| Mason County Central Upper Elementary | 3-5 | 253 | 15.8 |
| Scottville Elementary School | K-2 | 232 | 17.8 |
| Gateway To Success Academy (charter) | 6-12 | 124 | 13.8 |
Towns near Scottville
- Custer, MI3.2 mi · 1,321 people · home $184,000
- Amber, MI3.3 mi · 2,529 people · home $228,700
- Riverton, MI6.2 mi · 1,232 people · home $186,200
- Eden, MI6.6 mi · 580 people · home $184,600
- Victory, MI6.7 mi · 1,406 people · home $300,000
- Sherman, MI7.0 mi · 1,127 people · home $177,100
- Pere Marquette, MI7.1 mi · 2,416 people · home $297,400
- Ludington, MI8.1 mi · 7,655 people · home $201,100
Scottville questions
Is Scottville, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Scottville scores better for retirees than 58% of Michigan towns and quieter than 29%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Scottville?
The median owner-occupied home in Scottville is valued at $134,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,953, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $769 a month.
What is the weather like in Scottville?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and 78.5 inches of snow.
Does Scottville get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 12, 1972. 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)