The Town FilesSebewaing, Michigan
Village in Huron County · population 1,721 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,700
- Household income
- $48,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 44.8
Sebewaing is a village of 1,721 people in Huron County, Michigan. The median home is worth $98,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Michigan towns, hipper than 84% of Michigan towns, better transit than 80% of Michigan towns.
How Sebewaing 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 Sebewaing is worth $98,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $48,125, which is more affordable than 92% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $649 a month. 74.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sebewaing | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $649 | $955 |
| Median household income | $48,125 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.3% | — |
Who lives in Sebewaing
| People | Sebewaing | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Sebewaing
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 33.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sebewaing 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 5.1 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 14 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 12, 2000.
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 Sebewaing itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Sebewaing
1 public school with 365 students, about 20.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnionvilleSebewaing MiddleHigh School | 6-12 | 365 | 20.3 |
Towns near Sebewaing
- Sebewaing, MI2.5 mi · 2,678 people · home $111,400
- Fairhaven, MI4.7 mi · 1,081 people · home $131,700
- Columbia, MI7.5 mi · 1,229 people · home $130,100
- Akron, MI7.8 mi · 1,379 people · home $112,100
- Brookfield, MI7.8 mi · 739 people · home $112,700
- Winsor, MI9.5 mi · 1,960 people · home $139,500
- Elmwood, MI10.8 mi · 1,060 people · home $146,800
- Pigeon, MI11.3 mi · 1,222 people · home $120,000
Sebewaing questions
Is Sebewaing, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sebewaing scores better for retirees than 63% of Michigan towns and quieter than 75%. 24.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Sebewaing?
The median owner-occupied home in Sebewaing is valued at $98,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,125, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $649 a month.
What is the weather like in Sebewaing?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.0 inches of precipitation a year and 42.1 inches of snow.
Does Sebewaing get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sebewaing 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)