The Town FilesSlagle, Michigan
Township in Wexford County · population 509 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,300
- Household income
- $49,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 93 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 52.5
Slagle is a township of 509 people in Wexford County, Michigan. The median home is worth $147,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 89% of Michigan towns, quieter than 87% of Michigan towns.
How Slagle 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 Slagle is worth $147,300, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $49,583, which is more affordable than 43% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,088 a month. 83.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Slagle | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,088 | $955 |
| Median household income | $49,583 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 29.5% | — |
Who lives in Slagle
| People | Slagle | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 12.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 41.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Slagle
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 38.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 92.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Slagle since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 12, 2008.
Severe weather in Wexford County since 1996
Wexford County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Wexford County
Wexford County had 13,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,377 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Slagle itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Towns near Slagle
- Springville, MI5.8 mi · 1,739 people · home $131,500
- Boon, MI6.0 mi · 650 people · home $170,500
- Antioch, MI8.7 mi · 900 people · home $213,800
- Dickson, MI9.2 mi · 980 people · home $157,400
- Norman, MI11.0 mi · 1,567 people · home $156,900
- Wexford, MI12.1 mi · 1,161 people · home $157,600
- Selma, MI12.3 mi · 2,233 people · home $209,700
- Maple Grove, MI12.8 mi · 1,342 people · home $116,800
Slagle questions
Is Slagle, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Slagle scores better for retirees than 56% of Michigan towns and quieter than 87%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.5).
How much does a house cost in Slagle?
The median owner-occupied home in Slagle is valued at $147,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,583, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,088 a month.
What is the weather like in Slagle?
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.0 inches of precipitation a year and 92.6 inches of snow.
Does Slagle get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Slagle in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)