The Town FilesSt. Ignace, Michigan
City in Mackinac County · population 2,306 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,200
- Household income
- $64,663
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 81 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 48.8
St. Ignace is a city of 2,306 people in Mackinac County, Michigan. The median home is worth $132,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Michigan towns, better transit than 94% of Michigan towns, hipper than 93% of Michigan towns.
How St. Ignace 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 St. Ignace is worth $132,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $64,663, which is more affordable than 94% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $607 a month. 64.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Ignace | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $607 | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,663 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.9% | — |
Who lives in St. Ignace
| People | St. Ignace | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in St. Ignace
July highs average 75.5°F and January lows 11.1°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 80.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 165 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of St. Ignace since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 5, 1979.
Severe weather in Mackinac County since 1996
Mackinac County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | DR-1028: Severe Deep Freeze |
Jobs and pay in Mackinac County
Mackinac County had 4,836 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,728 a year. Unemployment was 8.9% in 2023; in St. Ignace itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in St. Ignace
4 public schools with 489 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School | PK-8 | 236 | 11.2 |
| LaSalle High School | 9-12 | 161 | 17.9 |
| Gros Cap School | PK-8 | 87 | 12.4 |
| St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility | 4-12 | 5 | 5.0 |
Towns near St. Ignace
- Mackinac Island, MI5.4 mi · 583 people · home $733,300
- Mackinaw City, MI7.2 mi · 846 people · home $224,300
- Wawatam, MI10.8 mi · 711 people · home $226,900
- St. Ignace, MI10.9 mi · 973 people · home $179,400
- Brevort, MI12.4 mi · 502 people · home $137,500
- Carp Lake, MI14.2 mi · 748 people · home $195,200
- Moran, MI14.8 mi · 1,029 people · home $230,300
- Marquette, MI15.3 mi · 611 people · home $145,100
St. Ignace questions
Is St. Ignace, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Ignace scores better for retirees than 85% of Michigan towns and quieter than 74%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.8).
How much does a house cost in St. Ignace?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Ignace is valued at $132,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,663, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $607 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Ignace?
July highs average 75.5°F and January lows 11.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 80.9 inches of snow.
Does St. Ignace get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of St. Ignace 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)