The Town FilesStannard, Michigan
Township in Ontonagon County · population 645 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,800
- Household income
- $57,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 167 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 63.1
Stannard is a township of 645 people in Ontonagon County, Michigan. The median home is worth $109,800, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 99% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of Michigan towns.
How Stannard 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 Stannard is worth $109,800, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $57,500, which is more affordable than 96% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $531 a month. 94.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stannard | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $531 | $955 |
| Median household income | $57,500 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 33.8% | — |
Who lives in Stannard
| People | Stannard | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 11.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 13.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Stannard
July highs average 77.8°F and January lows 2.3°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 166.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 205 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Stannard since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 12, 1988 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 12, 1988.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 28, 2006.
Severe weather in Ontonagon County since 1996
Ontonagon County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 6, 2002 | Flood | DR-1413: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ontonagon County
Ontonagon County had 1,338 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $35,632 a year. Unemployment was 7% in 2023; in Stannard itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Towns near Stannard
- Greenland, MI14.4 mi · 628 people · home $89,600
- Ontonagon, MI17.7 mi · 2,253 people · home $120,500
- Ontonagon, MI20.4 mi · 1,285 people · home $105,200
- Watersmeet, MI23.9 mi · 1,456 people · home $264,800
- Carp Lake, MI27.1 mi · 582 people · home $67,000
- Stambaugh, MI27.4 mi · 1,200 people · home $188,100
- Baraga, MI28.6 mi · 3,478 people · home $133,300
- Iron River, MI29.5 mi · 1,052 people · home $153,600
Stannard questions
Is Stannard, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stannard scores better for retirees than 84% of Michigan towns and quieter than 99%. 43.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 63.1).
How much does a house cost in Stannard?
The median owner-occupied home in Stannard is valued at $109,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,500, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $531 a month.
What is the weather like in Stannard?
July highs average 77.8°F and January lows 2.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 166.5 inches of snow.
Does Stannard get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Stannard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 12, 1988. 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)