Gaylord, MI

Michigan · Otsego County

Gaylord is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,307. Residents earn $44,052 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.0 /5.0

B Good

4,307 Population 827/sq mi density

$44,052 Median Income $28,801 per capita

$170,300 Home Value $253,457 Zillow

$844 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

377 Violent Crime/100K 5,015 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$44,052 median income, 1.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$170,300 home value, $844/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

377 violent crimes/100K (1% below avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $44,052

41% lower than US avg

Home Value $170,300

40% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 377/100K

1% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 20.8%

38% lower than US avg

Median Rent $844

27% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.1%

22% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.9%

47% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.8%

85% lower than US avg

How Gaylord Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,307

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density827/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+

Median Income$44,052

Per Capita$28,801

Unemployment1.9%

Poverty1.8%

County GDP$1,498M

Commute16 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$170,300

Rent$844

Ownership36.0%

Zillow$253,457

Housing Units2,381

Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

Violent377/100K

Property5,015/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault324/100K

Burglary270/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%

Uninsured7.6%

Smoking17.4%

Depression30.2%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain29.5 in/yr

Sunny Days276/yr

Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.8%

High School+91.4%

Graduate+4.8%

School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%

Commute16 min

Broadband93.2%

EV Stations6

Libraries3

Is Gaylord a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gaylord receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gaylord offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gaylord is $44,052, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gaylord is $170,300, 40% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Gaylord is below the national average at 377 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,015 per 100,000, 156% above the national average.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Gaylord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Gaylord has a population of 4,307 with a density of 827 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.2% female and 47.8% male. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 3.2% Hispanic, 2.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 11.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 21.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 91.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,307

Total Population

827

People / sq mi

38.0yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

4.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%

Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Gaylord vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%

25% above US avg

Spanish 1.5%

89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gaylord vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gaylord is $44,052, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,801 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,022, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 811 business establishments, including 72 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 13.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Gaylord vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,052
	41% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,801
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,022
IRS Avg AGI	$63,187
Gini Index	0.426 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.9%
	47% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.8%
	85% below US avg
Establishments (County)	811
County GDP	$1,498M

Business (County)

Restaurants	72
Healthcare	99
Retail	147
Manufacturing	28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,149
	19% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	16.2 min
Drive Alone	66.4%
Public Transit	2.0%
Work from Home	13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Gaylord is $170,300, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $253,457, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $844 (27% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 36.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,381 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1980. The average annual property tax is $4,149 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$170,300
	40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$253,457

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$844
	27% below US avg
Rent Burden	31.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	36.0%
Owner-Occupied	36.0%
Renter-Occupied	64.0%
Housing Units	2,381
Median Year Built	1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,149
	19% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.44%

In Gaylord, 39.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 32.4% have high blood pressure. 17.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.6% report binge drinking. 26.2% are physically inactive. 30.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.7% experience frequent mental distress. 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,149. The dentist ratio is 1:1,425. 80.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Gaylord vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.1%
	22% above US avg
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	32.4%
Asthma	12.2%
COPD	8.1%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.4%
	24% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.6%
Physical Inactivity	26.2%
Depression	30.2%
Mental Distress	20.7%
Physical Distress	14.5%
Short Sleep	36.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.1%
Uninsured	7.6%
	12% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,149
Dentists	1:1,425
Mental Health	1:314
Checkup Rate	77.7%
Dental Visits	66.0%
Premature Death	9,434/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.1/10
Exercise Access	80.0%
Healthcare Facilities	99

Gaylord has a violent crime rate of 377 per 100,000 residents, 1% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 323.5 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 53.9. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,015 per 100,000, 156% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,583, burglary at 270, vehicle theft at 162 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Gaylord receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Gaylord vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	377.5/100K
	1% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	53.9/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	323.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	5,014.8/100K
	156% above US avg
Burglary	269.6/100K
Theft	4,583.5/100K
Vehicle Theft	161.8/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	36
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Gaylord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	42.7°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,339 ft (408 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density	827/sq mi
Coordinates	45.0213°N, 84.6818°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Otsego County County
Nearest Airport	Gaylord Regional (GLR) 1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"

22% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	18.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.4 / 100
Community Resilience	63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

124 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 20, 2022	EF3	16 km	2
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	78 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	95 km	0
Jul 3, 1974	EF3	34 km	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	84 km	0
Jun 8, 1953	EF3	98 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	69 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	84 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	52 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	58 km	1
May 28, 1995	EF2	66 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF2	92 km	0
Jul 31, 1977	EF2	46 km	0
Jul 23, 1976	EF2	67 km	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF2	92 km	0
Apr 19, 1975	EF2	29 km	0
Jun 10, 1974	EF2	61 km	0
May 25, 1973	EF2	73 km	0
Sep 3, 1964	EF2	88 km	0
May 8, 1964	EF2	68 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2010	MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD)	7,478	56 km
1990	CRAWFORD15	6,868	38 km
2006	HUGHES LAKE FIRE	5,285	63 km
2000	NO PABLO	5,266	73 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,059	21 km
2006	UNNAMED	4,020	23 km
2018	BRITTLE 04/30/2018	3,484	100 km
2022	BLUE LAKES	2,554	32 km
2005	ROSCOMMON4	2,109	88 km
1987	OGEMAW22	1,952	71 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,844	20 km
1988	OGEMAW13	1,547	72 km
2024	RANGE 30 24-03 RX	1,523	34 km
1985	CRAWFORD45	1,412	22 km
1998	OGEMAW16	1,391	68 km
2008	FOUR MILE	1,348	42 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,276	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,267	49 km
2010	MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9)	1,202	46 km
2010	BRITTLE FUELS BLOCK 10	1,076	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	28°F (-3°C)	2.1 in
April	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
July	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
October	46°F (8°C)	3.0 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.7 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	2.2 in

Gaylord has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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Gaylord is located in Otsego County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, a smaller urban community. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 67% of the vote, a 35.3-point margin. 93.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 6 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 99 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 66.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 2% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%

D 31.6%

Winner: Republican by 35.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	36
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	20.8%
	38% below US avg
High School+	91.4%
Graduate Degree+	4.8%
School Test Score	5.82

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	827/sq mi
Total Area	4.8 sq mi
County	Otsego County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.2%
Avg Download Speed	132.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	63.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	6
Alt Fuel Stations	10
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	99
Restaurants	72
Retail Stores	147

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	16.2 min
Drive Alone	66.4%
Public Transit	2.0%
Work from Home	13.8%

Average costs for common services in Gaylord. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192–$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770–$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385–$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848–$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385–$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291–$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481–$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810–$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924–$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770–$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192–$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962–$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89–$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72–$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154–$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577–$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481–$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192–$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385–$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810–$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$539
Toddler	$539
Preschool	$520
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$571
Toddler	$571
Preschool	$551

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Otsego County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	2,260	115	$36,970	2.11
Accommodation & Food Services	1,353	70	$26,517	1.39
Manufacturing	998	33	$72,405	1.13
Construction	626	96	$71,488	1.11
Finance & Insurance	482	30	$81,671	1.11
Other Services	466	71	$44,601	1.45
Transportation & Warehousing	342	28	$55,338	0.75
Wholesale Trade	341	28	$66,002	0.81
Professional & Technical Services	271	71	$69,022	0.36
Mining & Oil/Gas	232	18	$69,831	5.73
Arts & Entertainment	218	16	$23,532	1.21
Utilities	92	8	$106,474	2.26
Agriculture & Forestry	86	17	$35,332	0.99
Real Estate	64	27	$66,143	0.39
Information & Technology	48	11	$54,820	0.24
Unclassified	34	7	$60,070	2.28

Hospitals in Gaylord

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
MUNSON HEALTHCARE OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(989) 731-2100

Schools in Gaylord

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg	High	961	47	20.4:1
Gaylord Intermediate School	Middle	610	35	17.4:1
Gaylord Middle School	Middle	428	24	17.8:1
South Maple Elementary School	Elementary	425	25	17.0:1
North Ohio Elementary School	Elementary	369	27	13.7:1

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Radio Stations near Gaylord

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WBLW 88.1 FM - Living Word FM - Gaylord, MI	bible, christian	MP3 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Gaylord

3 campgrounds found near Gaylord.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Meadows ORV Campground	5.0/5	12	$10
Wakeley Lake Campground	5.0/5	5	$10
Kneff Lake Campground	4.3/5	27	$15

National Parks Near Gaylord

21 national parks and monuments found near Gaylord.

Park	Type	Fee
Aloha State Park	State Park	Free
Burt Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Charters Traverse City State Park	State Park	Free
Cheboygan State Park	State Park	Free
Dnr Lakeview Park	State Park	Free
Fisherman's Island State Park	State Park	Free
Hartwick Pines State Park	State Park	Free
Hoeft State Park	State Park	Free
Leelanau State Park	State Park	Free
Mackinac State Park	State Park	Free
Meyer & Keystone Soccer	State Park	Free
Mitchell State Park	State Park	Free
North Higgins Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Old Mission Peninsula State Park	State Park	Free
Onaway State Park	State Park	Free
Otsego Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Petoskey State Park	State Park	Free
South Higgins Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Wilderness State Park	State Park	Free
Wilson State Park	State Park	Free
Young State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Gaylord

123+ trails found near Gaylord.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
MI SHORE TO SHORE HORSE&HIKE	27.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OSCODA SMT S-TO-N DNR9	15.2	SNOW	—	—	—
MIDLAND-MACKINAW TRAIL SYSTEM	13.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OSCODA SMT TO LUZERNE DNR969	8.3	SNOW	—	—	—
MICHIGAN SHORE TO SHORE, NORTH	8.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MI SHORE TO SHORE HORSE&HIKE	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OSCODA-ALCONA SMT DNR96	6.8	SNOW	—	—	—
MI SHORE TO SHORE HORSE&HIKE	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE MAIN LOOP	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE MAIN LOOP	3.6	SNOW	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OSCODA SMT S-TO-N DNR9	3.6	SNOW	—	—	—
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - COMSTOCK TRAIL	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE NORTH LOOP	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE NORTH LOOP	2.9	SNOW	—	—	—
MEADOWS - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS -LUZERNE TRAIL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - COMSTOCK TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE WEST LOOP	1.0	SNOW	—	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE WEST LOOP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OSCODA SMT TO LUZERNE DNR969	0.9	SNOW	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE EAST LOOP	0.8	SNOW	—	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE EAST LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOWS -LUZERNE TRAIL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - COMSTOCK TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE CENTER CONNECTOR	0.4	SNOW	—	—	—
WAKELEY LAKE CENTER CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS -LUZERNE TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - COMSTOCK TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS -LUZERNE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS -LUZERNE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - COMSTOCK TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - COMSTOCK TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS-M33 TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS - MCCCT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOWS NORTH	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—

Historical Trends — Gaylord

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	3,584	$37,618
2015	3,597	$33,036
2017	3,641	$29,714
2019	3,652	$32,295
2021	4,314	$33,952
2023	4,389	$44,052

Museums in Gaylord

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CALL OF WILD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8008354347
OTSEGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	320 W MAIN ST	9897324568

Libraries in Gaylord

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
OTSEGO COUNTY LIBRARY	700 SOUTH OTSEGO AVENUE	0.0	118,921

Farmers Markets in Gaylord

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Downtown Gaylord Farmers Market	100 Court Street	05/16/2015 to 05/16/2015	Wed: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sun: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;

Hotels in Gaylord

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord

Best Western

Comfort Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites Gaylord

Hampton Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

MainStay Suites

Quality Inn

Travelodge by Wyndham

Treetops Resort

Treetops Resort - The Lodge

Tru by Hilton

Restaurants in Gaylord

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ah-loy bamboo

Alpine Tavern & Eatery

Applebee's

B.C. Pizza

Big Boy

Bob Evans

Buffalo Wild Wings

CRAVE Pasta Pizza Pub

El Patron Mexican Grill

food n stuff

Hilltop Restaurant

Iron Pig Smokehouse

Isabella's Copper Pot

Jet's Pizza

Lucky's Steakhouse

Mai Salads Soup & Boba

Mancino's Pizza & Grinders

MI Vallarta Speedy Mexican Taqueria

Pizza Hut

Rise and Dine

The Dig’s Food Truck

The Duck Blind Grill

The Logmark

Cafes in Gaylord

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biggby Coffee

Brennan's Up North

Starbucks

Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Gaylord

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaylord Cinema West

Theatres in Gaylord

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garden Wedding & Event Venue

Clinics in Gaylord

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaylord Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic

Health Department of Northwest Michigan

McLaren Sleep Center

Michigan (MI) Better Health and Wellness

North Country Community Mental Health - Gaylord Clinic

Dentists in Gaylord

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Dental Clinics North

Gaylord Family Dentistry

Grand Traverse Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centers

Great Lakes Orthodontics

Main Oak Family Dentistry

Oral Surgery Specialists

Gas Stations in Gaylord

19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K

Family Fare Quick Stop

gas-pumps

Johnson Oil Fuel Card Center

Marathon

Meijer

Mobil

Murphy USA

Shell

Speedway

Sunoco

Banks in Gaylord

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Awakon Federal Credit Union

Community Financial Credit Union

Fifth Third Bank

Horizon Bank

Huntington Bank

Northland Area Federal Credit Union

State Savings Bank

Gyms in Gaylord

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fit Body Boot Camp

Flesh Is Stronger Fighting Systems

Nautilus Fitness Center

Powerhouse Gym

Golf Courses in Gaylord

10 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaylord Country Club

Green Trees Golf Course

Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Resort

Masterpiece

Michaywe Pines

The Classic

The Lakes Golf Course

The Loon Golf Resort

The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort

The Tribute

Breweries in Gaylord

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Big Buck Brewery & Steakhouse	American Restaurant, Bars & Clubs, American Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Restaurants & Bar	550 S Wisconsin Ave	9897310401, 9897325781	Visit

Nursing Homes in Gaylord

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LTCU 825 N CENTER ST	Non profit - Corporation	34	29	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	9897312131
TENDERCARE GAYLORD 508 RANDOM LANE	For profit - Corporation	114	100	4/5	—	4/5	3/5	9897323508

Pharmacies in Gaylord

8 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
AMBULATORY INFUSION CARE NORTH	854 NORTH CENTER AVENUE	989-732-4879
GLEN'S MARKETS - 1510	829 WEST MAIN STREET	989-732-4114
KMART	1151 SOUTH OTSEGO AVENUE	989-732-8990
MEIJER	250 MEIJER DRIVE	989-731-9010
OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	825 NORTH CENTER AVENUE	989-731-2163
RITE AID - 1663	419 WEST MAIN STREET	989-732-5220
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1542	950 EDELWEISS VILLAGE PARKWAY	989-732-8998
WALGREENS - 10404	1290 WEST MAIN STREET	989-732-0578

Daycare Centers in Gaylord

8 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
GAYLORD ECC 615 S. ELM STREET	CENTER BASED — CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
GAYLORD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 240 EAST FOURTH STREET	CENTER BASED — CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
LITTLE SPROUTS CHILDCARE CENTER LLC 700 RANDOM LANE	CENTER BASED — CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
NORTH OHIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 912 NORTH OHIO AVENUE	SCHOOL BASED — CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
OTSEGO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL 1377 M 32 EAST	RELIGIOUS FACILITY — CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
SOUTH MAPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 650 EAST FIFTH STREET	SCHOOL BASED — CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
ST. MARY ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL / AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY 321 N OTSEGO AVE	SCHOOL BASED — CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
TINY TREASURES DAY CARE 567 EAST FIFTH ST	CENTER BASED — CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Gaylord

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger	250 Meijer Drive	Tesla		10	TESLA	public
Meijer Gaylord (Gaylord, MI)	250 Meijer Dr Gaylord	Electrify America		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
DDA RESTROOMS DC 1	201 S Court Ave	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
DDA RESTROOMS DC 2	201 S Court Ave	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
GLE STATION 7	900 Marlette Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
GLE STATION 8	900 Marlette Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
DDA RESTROOMS LEVEL 1	201 S Court Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
DDA RESTROOMS LEVEL 1 CHARGER	201 S Court Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord	826 Carpenter St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Gaylord

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
02132 TOWER RD (95007)	GTOWER	193
02132 TOWER RD (95007)	GTOWER	193
6298 HAYES TOWER ROAD (94970)	GTOWER	143
6298 HAYES TOWER ROAD (94970)	GTOWER	143
9427 N. Roberts Rd. (FREDERICK CELL SITE)	TOWER	125
7500 Airport Rd. (VANDERBILT II CELL SITE)	TOWER	113
TROWBRIDGE CELL SITE	TOWER	112
684 MOUNT JACK ROAD (94955)	GTOWER	107
684 MOUNT JACK ROAD (94955)	GTOWER	107
(Starvation Lake) 7536 Blue Lake Rd	GTOWER	106
700 LIVINGSTON BLVD	TOWER	99
6224 COUNTY ROAD 612 (94698)	GTOWER	93
6224 COUNTY ROAD 612 (94698)	GTOWER	93
9424 ALBA RD (94472)	GTOWER	93
9424 ALBA RD (94472)	GTOWER	93

Fire Stations in Gaylord

Name	Address	Type	Phone
DNR-Gaylord Field Office	1732 W M-32	Mostly volunteer	989-732-3541
Otsego County Fire Department	811 S Wisconsin AVE	Volunteer	989-732-7910
Otsego Lake Township Fire Department	10499 S Otsego	Volunteer	989-732-1859

Power Plants Near Gaylord

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
GAYLORD - CONSUMERS	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-84.7	RE
GAYLORD - WOLVERINE	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-84.7	OP

Bridges in Gaylord

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	266	13,645	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	113	7,041	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	111	7,041	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	194	6,791	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	194	6,791	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	134	6,791	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	134	6,791	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2009	120	6,450	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2009	120	6,450	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	324	800	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	2013	32	505	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	398	500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	292	200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2009	130	200	F

Correctional Facilities in Gaylord

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
OTSEGO COUNTY JAIL	124 SOUTH COURT AVENUE	COUNTY	49	34	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Gaylord

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Gaylord, MI	1041 West Main Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Gaylord

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
GREAT LAKES GAS TRANSMISSION PIPELINE BOYNE FALLS CS#11	10339 GREAT LAKES ROAD	CHARLEVOIX COUNTY

Airports Near Gaylord

41 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport	PLN	Medium Airport
Air Park North	—	Small Airport
Antrim County Airport	ACB	Small Airport
Atlanta Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Black River Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bois Blanc Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyer Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyne City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyne Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Campbell-Pratt Airport	—	Small Airport
Charlevoix Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cheboygan County Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Lake Airpark	—	Small Airport
Dvoracek Field	—	Small Airport
Eagle II Airport	—	Small Airport
East Jordan City Airport	—	Small Airport
Gaylord Regional Airport	GLR	Small Airport
Grayling Army Air Field	—	Small Airport
Harbor Springs Airport	—	Small Airport
Hillman Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Home Acres Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Houghton Lake State Airport	—	Small Airport
Kalkaska City Airport	—	Small Airport
Kauffman Airfield Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Kelleys Airport	—	Small Airport
King Trout Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakes of the North Airport	—	Small Airport
Lost Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Mancelona Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Moorestown Airpark	—	Small Airport
Oscoda County/Dennis Kauffman Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Pbeaaye Airport	—	Small Airport
Roscommon Conservation Airport	—	Small Airport
Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport	HTL	Small Airport
St Helen Airport	—	Small Airport
Tannehill Airfield	—	Small Airport
Torchport Airport	—	Small Airport
Twin Lakes Airport	—	Small Airport
Wexford County Airport	CAD	Small Airport
Yuba Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Gaylord

3 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Gaylord Police Department
Gaylord Police Department	305 East Main Street
Otsego County Sheriff's Office

Grocery Stores in Gaylord

31 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven Inc F 36918-A	Convenience Store	134 N Center Ave
ALDI 67033	Supermarket	1366 W Main St
Alpine Forest Farm Llc	Farmers and Markets	7101 Sparr Rd
Beacon & Bridge Market 28	Convenience Store	6544 Au Sable
Circle K 2746175	Convenience Store	620 W Main St
Derminer's Parkside Market	Convenience Store	7131 Old US Highway 27 S
Dollar General 23264	Other	503 N Center Ave
Dollar General 24258	Other	3075 Old 27 S
Dollar General 31305	Other	10464 Old 27 S
Dollar General 9658	Other	940 S Otsego Ave
Dollar Tree 909	Other	688 Edelweiss Village Pkwy
Family Fare Express 838	Convenience Store	835 W Main St
Family Fare 1510	Super Store	829 W Main St
Forward Enterprises 147	Convenience Store	1025 W Main St
Forward Shell-Gaylord South 144	Convenience Store	2870 S Otsego Ave
Forward Subway U307	Restaurant Meals Program	400 W Main St
Gordon Food Service Store MP052	Supermarket	1466 W Main St
J&H Family Stores - Bronco 169	Convenience Store	1482 W Main St
J&H Family Stores - Chalet 168	Convenience Store	1032 W Main St
J&H Family Stores - Gaylord 178	Convenience Store	605 S Otsego Ave
J&H Family Stores - Hilltop 170	Convenience Store	900 Marlette Rd
J&H Family Stores - South End 172	Convenience Store	2859 Old US Highway 27 S
J&H Family Stores - Stony Hill 171	Convenience Store	1298 W M 32
Jojo's Natural Market	Grocery Store	1459 S Otsego Ave
Meijer 250	Super Store	250 Meijer Dr
Meijer Gas Station 250	Convenience Store	40 Meijer Dr
Murphy USA 7602	Convenience Store	859 Edelweiss Village Pkwy
Otsego Lake Corner Store	Convenience Store	4800 W Otsego Lake Dr
Speedway 8760	Convenience Store	730 W Main St
Walgreens 10404	Other	1290 W Main St
Walmart 1542	Super Store	950 Edelweiss Pkwy

Treatment Centers in Gaylord

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Aleda E Lutz VAMC - Gaylord OPC	Both	989-732-7525
Bear River Health Treatment Center - Admissions	Substance Abuse	231-535-2822
Michigan Therapeutic Consultants PC	Substance Abuse	989-732-4357

DOL Wage Violations in Gaylord

19 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $221,628 in back wages owed to 226 employees.

Violations

$221,628

Back Wages Owed

226

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Montgomery Management Services	—	—	49735	—	1	$88,848	$6,346	14
HOGAN'S JEWELERS INC	—	—	49735	Jewelry Stores	1	$35,486	$3,943	9
Diana's Delights	—	—	49735	—	1	$22,751	$517	44
Check and Cash	—	—	49735	—	1	$21,503	$1,132	19
Sun Frog Shirts	—	—	49735	—	1	$13,735	$491	28
Force Energy	—	—	49735	—	1	$11,830	$1,314	9
Holiday Inn Express	—	IHG	49735	—	1	$5,954	$259	23
Story Roofing Company	—	—	49735	—	1	$4,996	$2,498	2
Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord	—	—	49735	—	1	$4,860	$270	18
MI Vallarta Speedy Mexican Food	—	—	49735	—	1	$3,878	$3,878	1
M & M EXCAVATING COMPANY [OSHA]	—	—	49735	Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	2	$2,611	$373	7
G & A Trucking, Inc.	—	—	49735	—	1	$1,347	$674	2
La Senorita	—	—	49735	—	1	$968	$51	19
Gobblers of Gaylord	—	—	49735	—	1	$897	$112	8
S.W. Cleaning Service	—	—	49735	—	1	$828	$828	1
Big Buck Brewery & Steakhouse Restaurant	—	—	49735	—	1	$435	$31	14
Alpine Eye Care	—	—	49735	—	1	$381	$76	5
Spectrum Community Services	—	—	49735	—	1	$225	$225	1
El Patron Grill	—	—	49735	—	1	$95	$48	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gaylord

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CAMP SANCTA MARIA TRUST	5361 W M 32
CROSSPOINT CHURCH OF GAYLORD MICHIGAN	PO BOX 691
CROSSROADS MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 790
EVERLASTING FOUNTAIN INC	200 N OAK AVE
GAYLORD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH	1649 E M 32
LIFE CHURCH OF GAYLORD	115 E MAIN ST
MOUNT HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1672 E M 32
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH	128 W 5TH ST
PEACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GAYLORD MICHIGAN	3703 OLD US HIGHWAY 27 S
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF GAYLORD	611 W NORTH ST
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH	1354 S OTSEGO AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaylord

What is the population of Gaylord?

Gaylord has a population of 4,307 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 827 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years. The population is 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

Is Gaylord expensive to live in?

Gaylord has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $44,052, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $170,300 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Gaylord safe?

Gaylord is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 377 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,015 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Gaylord receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Gaylord?

Gaylord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Gaylord?

The job market in Gaylord is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,022. There are 811 business establishments in the area, including 72 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 13.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gaylord?

The median home value in Gaylord is $170,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $253,457. For renters, the median monthly rent is $844. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 36.0%. The average annual property tax is $4,149.

How are the schools in Gaylord?

Schools in Gaylord score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 20.8% of adults in Gaylord hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Gaylord?

The obesity rate in Gaylord is 39.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.4% of adults are smokers. 26.2% are physically inactive. 30.2% of residents report depression. 7.6% lack health insurance. 80.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,149.

What is transportation like in Gaylord?

The average commute in Gaylord is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 66.4% of workers drive alone to work, 2% use public transit, and 13.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gaylord?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gaylord is 92.5% White, 2.3% Black or African American, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 11.1% of the population are military veterans. 21.6% of residents have a disability. 91.1% have health insurance coverage.

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