Tawas City, Michigan
Quick Statistics
Tawas City is a community in Iosco County, Michigan, home to about 1,614 people spread across 1.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,118 a year, and a typical home is worth about $138,000. About 25.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Tawas City ranks number 348 of 745 in population, number 613 in median household income, number 454 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Tawas City typically top out near 80°F in July, while January nights average about 13°F. The area sees roughly 49 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | East Tawas, MI | 2.5 mi. | 2,675 |
| 2. | Au Sable, MI | 13.7 mi. | 2,047 |
| 3. | Au Sable, MI | 13.7 mi. | 255 |
| 4. | Whittemore, MI | 14.1 mi. | 492 |
| 5. | Oscoda, MI | 14.2 mi. | 6,997 |
| 6. | Turner, MI | 15.7 mi. | 550 |
| 7. | Au Gres, MI | 17.4 mi. | 953 |
| 8. | Au Gres, MI | 17.6 mi. | 1,018 |
What is the population of Tawas City, Michigan?
Tawas City has a population of about 1,614 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Tawas City, Michigan in?
Tawas City is located in Iosco County, Michigan.
What is the median home value in Tawas City, Michigan?
The median home value in Tawas City is about $138,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Tawas City, Michigan?
The median personal income in Tawas City is about $29,118 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Tawas City, Michigan?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded in Iosco County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Tawas City, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 80 degrees and January lows about 13 degrees, with around 49 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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