The Town FilesStephenson, Michigan
City in Menominee County · population 816 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,800
- Household income
- $44,600
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 58 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.6
Stephenson is a city of 816 people in Menominee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $101,800, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 91% of Michigan towns, quieter than 76% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 74% of Michigan towns.
How Stephenson 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 Stephenson is worth $101,800, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $44,600, which is more affordable than 84% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $688 a month. 73.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stephenson | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $688 | $955 |
| Median household income | $44,600 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Stephenson
| People | Stephenson | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 13.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Stephenson
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 9.5°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 57.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stephenson since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1991 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 28, 1991.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on July 11, 1969.
Severe weather in Menominee County since 1996
Menominee County has been included in 8 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 |
| August 2, 2018 | Flood | DR-4381: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Menominee County
Menominee County had 7,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,080 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Stephenson itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Stephenson
1 public school with 404 students, about 21.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Area Public School | K-12 | 404 | 21.3 |
Towns near Stephenson
- Stephenson, MI3.5 mi · 616 people · home $173,800
- Daggett, MI5.2 mi · 614 people · home $148,300
- Mellen, MI5.6 mi · 1,109 people · home $207,700
- Lake, MI7.2 mi · 501 people · home $160,600
- Ingallston, MI9.6 mi · 924 people · home $252,100
- Wagner, WI10.2 mi · 653 people · home $180,400
- Nadeau, MI11.0 mi · 1,090 people · home $157,700
- Menominee, MI13.5 mi · 3,364 people · home $185,100
Stephenson questions
Is Stephenson, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stephenson scores better for retirees than 74% of Michigan towns and quieter than 76%. 26.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Stephenson?
The median owner-occupied home in Stephenson is valued at $101,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,600, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $688 a month.
What is the weather like in Stephenson?
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 57.9 inches of snow.
Does Stephenson get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stephenson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1991. 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)