Grayling, MI

Michigan · Crawford County

Grayling is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,638. Residents earn $31,719 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,638 Population 799/sq mi density

$31,719 Median Income $21,846 per capita

$131,800 Home Value $183,234 Zillow

$879 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature

101 Violent Crime/100K 1,011 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$31,719 median income, 6.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$131,800 home value, $879/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

101 violent crimes/100K (73% below avg)

Education

2.3 / 5.0

15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $31,719

58% lower than US avg

Home Value $131,800

53% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 101/100K

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 15.8%

53% lower than US avg

Median Rent $879

24% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.3%

16% higher than US avg

Unemployment 6.2%

72% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 18.2%

47% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,638

Median Age41.8 yrs

Density799/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans8.7%

Economy

Median Income$31,719

Per Capita$21,846

Unemployment6.2%

Poverty18.2%

County GDP$563M

Commute20 min

Housing

Home Value$131,800

Rent$879

Ownership45.4%

Zillow$183,234

Housing Units846

Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

Violent101/100K

Property1,011/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%

Uninsured6.1%

Smoking18.0%

Depression30.4%

Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)

Education

Bachelor's+15.8%

High School+85.0%

Graduate+4.3%

School Score6.00

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%

Commute20 min

Broadband83.8%

EV Stations9

Libraries2

Is Grayling a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grayling receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Grayling has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grayling is $31,719, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grayling is $131,800, 53% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Grayling is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,011 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Grayling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches, including 88.3 inches of snow.

Grayling has a population of 1,638 with a density of 799 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (95%), with 6.1% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 8.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 27.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,638

Total Population

2023 Census

799

People / sq mi

41.8yrs

Median Age

7% above US avg

2.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%

Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Grayling vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.6%

81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grayling vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grayling is $31,719, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,846 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,003, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 278 business establishments, including 45 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grayling vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$31,719
	58% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$21,846
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,003
IRS Avg AGI	$54,169
Gini Index	0.401 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.2%
	72% above US avg
Poverty Rate	18.2%
	47% above US avg
Establishments (County)	278
County GDP	$563M

Business (County)

Restaurants	45
Healthcare	32
Retail	56
Manufacturing	23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,786
	8% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.2 min
Drive Alone	72.0%
Public Transit	2.4%
Work from Home	6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Grayling is $131,800, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $183,234, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $879 (24% 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. 45.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 846 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1955. The average annual property tax is $3,786. 32.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$131,800
	53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$183,234

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$879
	24% below US avg
Rent Burden	32.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	45.4%
Owner-Occupied	45.4%
Renter-Occupied	54.6%
Housing Units	846
Median Year Built	1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,786
	8% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.87%

In Grayling, 37.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.3% of residents. 32.4% have high blood pressure. 18.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.8% report binge drinking. 26.4% are physically inactive. 30.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.8% experience frequent mental distress. 6.1% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,320. The dentist ratio is 1:2,698. 74.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.4 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.3%
	16% above US avg
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart Disease	6.3%
High Blood Pressure	32.4%
Asthma	12.1%
COPD	8.5%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.0%
	29% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.8%
Physical Inactivity	26.4%
Depression	30.4%
Mental Distress	20.8%
Physical Distress	14.8%
Short Sleep	33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.9%
Uninsured	6.1%
	29% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,320
Dentists	1:2,698
Mental Health	1:521
Checkup Rate	77.5%
Dental Visits	65.7%
Premature Death	8,506/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	74.7%
Healthcare Facilities	32

Grayling has a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents, 73% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,011 per 100,000, 48% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Grayling receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	101.1/100K
	73% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,011.1/100K
	48% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
Traffic Accidents	34
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Grayling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 88.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	43.3°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,138 ft (347 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	799/sq mi
Coordinates	44.6580°N, 84.7111°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Crawford County County
Nearest Airport	Gaylord Regional (GLR) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 88.3"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.01"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.39"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	18.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.7 / 100
Community Resilience	62.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Tornado History

164 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 112 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 20, 2022	EF3	38 km	2
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	56 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	69 km	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF3	76 km	1
Mar 30, 1976	EF3	71 km	0
Jul 3, 1974	EF3	56 km	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	77 km	0
Jun 8, 1953	EF3	100 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	86 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	41 km	1
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	92 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	33 km	0
Jul 13, 1995	EF2	76 km	0
May 28, 1995	EF2	47 km	0
Apr 24, 1993	EF2	73 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF2	57 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF2	78 km	0
Jul 31, 1977	EF2	62 km	0
Jul 23, 1976	EF2	44 km	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF2	82 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	25 km
1990	CRAWFORD15	6,868	15 km
2021	BRITTLE	5,912	86 km
2006	HUGHES LAKE FIRE	5,285	38 km
2000	NO PABLO	5,266	57 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,059	24 km
2006	UNNAMED	4,020	23 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,759	82 km
2018	BRITTLE 04/30/2018	3,484	81 km
2022	BLUE LAKES	2,554	65 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,349	86 km
2005	ROSCOMMON4	2,109	48 km
1987	OGEMAW22	1,952	45 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,844	24 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,796	85 km
2017	BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX	1,557	83 km
1988	OGEMAW13	1,547	43 km
2024	RANGE 30 24-03 RX	1,523	11 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,434	87 km
1985	CRAWFORD45	1,412	24 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in
April	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.6 in
July	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
October	46°F (8°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
November	34°F (1°C)	2.6 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	2.0 in

Grayling has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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Grayling is located in Crawford County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 66.2% of the vote, a 33.8-point margin. 83.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 9 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 32 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.4% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.2%

D 32.5%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
Traffic Accidents	34
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	15.8%
	53% below US avg
High School+	85.0%
Graduate Degree+	4.3%
School Test Score	6.00

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density	799/sq mi
Total Area	2.0 sq mi
County	Crawford County County

Services

Broadband Access	83.8%
Avg Download Speed	99.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	43.4 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	9
Alt Fuel Stations	10
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	32
Restaurants	45
Retail Stores	56

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.2 min
Drive Alone	72.0%
Public Transit	2.4%
Work from Home	6.2%

Average costs for common services in Grayling. 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	$602
Toddler	$602
Preschool	$581

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Crawford County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	788	26	$60,413	1.34
Manufacturing	719	16	$70,673	2.13
Retail Trade	546	43	$33,905	1.33
Other Services	153	26	$33,505	1.24
Wholesale Trade	124	5	$69,529	0.77
Professional & Technical Services	87	14	$63,290	0.30
Construction	70	22	$46,792	0.32
Finance & Insurance	51	11	$53,180	0.31
Information & Technology	22	5	$28,381	0.29
Real Estate	13	10	$34,665	0.20
Unclassified	1	1	$17,568	0.17

Colleges & Universities in Grayling

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Kirtland Community College	Public · Associate	2,006	-	$6,990	$9,390

Hospitals in Grayling

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(989) 348-5461

Schools in Grayling

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Grayling Elementary School	Elementary	638	46	13.9:1
Grayling Middle School	Middle	461	25	18.4:1
Grayling High School	High	452	23	19.7:1
Great Lakes Online Education	Other	95	5	19.0:1
Shawono Center	High	14	0	-

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Radio Stations near Grayling

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Strong Tower Radio	adventist, christian	MP3 128 kbps
WBLW 88.1 FM - Living Word FM - Gaylord, MI	bible, christian	MP3 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Grayling

3 campgrounds found near Grayling.

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 Grayling

19 national parks and monuments found near Grayling.

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
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
Wilson State Park	State Park	Free
Young State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Grayling

113+ trails found near Grayling.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
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	-	-	-
MEADOWS - MCCCT	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MI SHORE TO SHORE HORSE&HIKE	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	4.6	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 - COMSTOCK TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS WEST TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WAKELEY LAKE WEST LOOP	1.0	SNOW	-	-	-
WAKELEY LAKE WEST LOOP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MEADOWS - MCCCT	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 - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	0.6	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 - 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 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 - MCCCT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS -LUZERNE 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 - 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 NORTH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS - M72-PARMALEE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS - HUGHES LAKE 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 - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS - COMSTOCK TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS-M33 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 - HUGHES LAKE 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 - HUGHES LAKE TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MEADOWS NORTH	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-

Historical Trends - Grayling

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,851	$24,000
2015	1,842	$30,221
2017	1,843	$30,870
2019	1,850	$26,875
2021	1,832	$27,039
2023	1,945	$31,719

Museums in Grayling

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
WELLINGTON FARM PARK	GENERAL MUSEUM		9893485187	$31,896
AU SABLE INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	7526 SUNSET TRAIL NE	2315878686
AU SABLE RIVER CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		9892754392
CRAWFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9893484461
LOVELLS TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Grayling

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
CRAWFORD COUNTY LIBRARY	201 PLUM STREET	0.0	89,388
ROSCOMMON AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY	241 EAST FEDERAL HIGHWAY	0.0	39,001

Farmers Markets in Grayling

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
City of Grayling Farm Market	City Park 213 N. James Street	May to September	Thu:2:00 PM - 6:00 PM;	Visit
City of Grayling Farm Market	Michigan Ave. Downtown Grayling	June to October	Sat:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM;	Visit
Roscommon Village Market	AuSable River Center, 211 South Main	05/01/2014 to 10/31/2014	Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;

Hotels in Grayling

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Days Inn

Quality Inn & Suites

Restaurants in Grayling

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bear's Den Pizzeria

Grayling Restaurant

Ray's BBQ, Brew & Blues

Spike's Keg O Nails

Two Rivers Deli

Westside Diner

Cafes in Grayling

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Cinemas in Grayling

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rialto Theater

Clinics in Grayling

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AuSable Free Clinic

Ausable Medical Associates

Grayling Family Practice Clinic

Munson Grayling Community Health Center

Gas Stations in Grayling

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EZ Mart

Marathon

Pacific Pride

Shell

Speedway

Banks in Grayling

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Huntington Bank

Northland Area Federal Credit Union

Gyms in Grayling

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FitNorth

Golf Courses in Grayling

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fox Run Country Club

Grayling Country Club

Hawk Ridge Golf Course

Breweries in Grayling

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Paddle Hard Brewing	Restaurant, Restaurants, Brewery	227 E Michigan Ave	9897456388	Visit

Nursing Homes in Grayling

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
MUNSON HEALTHCARE CRAWFORD CONTINUING CARE CENTER 1100 MICHIGAN AVE	Non profit - Corporation	39	32	5/5	-	4/5	4/5	9893480317
GRAYLING NURSING & REHAB COMMUNITY 331 MEADOWS DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	72	63	4/5	-	3/5	4/5	9893482801

Pharmacies in Grayling

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
APOTHECARE LLC	500 N JAMES ST	989-348-2000
GLEN'S MARKETS - 1511	2470 SOUTH INTERSTATE 75 BUSINESS LOOP	989-348-5335
RITE AID - 2753	312 SOUTH JAMES STREET	989-348-1350
WALGREENS - 11689	2045 SOUTH INTERSTATE 75 BUSINESS LOOP	989-344-0374

EV Charging Stations in Grayling

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Grayling Public Parking	405 Cedar St	RED_E		3	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
2384 I-75BL (US-7XW-PLL-1A)	2384 I-75BL	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2384 I-75BL (US-7XW-PLL-1B)	2384 I-75BL	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2384 I-75BL (US-7XW-PLL-1C)	2384 I-75BL	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2384 I-75BL (US-7XW-PLL-2A)	2384 I-75BL	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2384 I-75BL (US-7XW-PLL-2B)	2384 I-75BL	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
2384 I-75BL (US-7XW-PLL-2C)	2384 I-75BL	RIVIAN_ADVENTURE		1	J1772COMBO	public
Dairy Queen	305 S James St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Feeny Ford of Grayling	208 S James St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Grayling

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
9427 N. Roberts Rd. (FREDERICK CELL SITE)	TOWER	125
(Starvation Lake) 7536 Blue Lake Rd	GTOWER	106
403B HOUGHTON BLVD (110907)	GTOWER	99
403B HOUGHTON BLVD (110907)	GTOWER	99
1290 HAROLD STREET	TOWER	98
6224 COUNTY ROAD 612 (94698)	GTOWER	93
6224 COUNTY ROAD 612 (94698)	GTOWER	93
8620 W. BIRCH RD. #3 (94744)	GTOWER	92
8620 West Birch Road # 3 (94744)	GTOWER	92
8620 W. BIRCH RD. #3 (94744)	GTOWER	92
8620 West Birch Road # 3 (94744)	GTOWER	92
1298 S. Horseshoe Trail (Grayling East)	TOWER	81
11449 SOUTH JOHNSON ROAD (94945)	LTOWER	79
11449 SOUTH JOHNSON ROAD (94945)	LTOWER	79
Cub Lake/Grayling Cell Site 4368 Moral S. E.	TOWER	69
14368 MORAL RD SE (94473)	GTOWER	69
14368 MORAL RD SE (94473)	GTOWER	69
4149 SKYLINE ROAD (94962)	GTOWER	61
4149 SKYLINE ROAD (94962)	GTOWER	61
(Grayling) 3226 Industrial Dr.	LTOWER	52
8397 SOUTH OLD US-27 (94964)	MTOWER	35
8397 SOUTH OLD US-27 (94964)	MTOWER	35

Fire Stations in Grayling

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Beaver Creek Fire Department	8972 S Grayling RD	Mostly volunteer	989-275-8548
Camp Grayling Fire Department	BLDG 36	Career	989-344-6182
Grayling Fire Department	1041 City BLVD	Mostly volunteer	989-348-6319
Lovells Fire & EMS Department	8405 Twin Bridge RD	Volunteer	989-348-1621
Michigan D.N.R., Grayling Field Office	1955 N I-75 B.L.	Mostly volunteer	989-348-6371
Mio DNR Field Office	1955 Hartwick Pines RD	Mostly volunteer	989 348-6371
Mountain Volunteer Fire & Rescue	204 Floyd Padgett LN	Volunteer	931-445-3126

Power Plants Near Grayling

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
GRAYLING GENERATING STATION	WOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASS	221117	-84.7	OP

Bridges in Grayling

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1935	40	13,375	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	55	11,731	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	119	11,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	127	11,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	303	9,649	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	40	7,158	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	99	7,158	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1961	99	7,158	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	40	7,158	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	65	5,877	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	70	5,877	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	135	5,877	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	135	5,877	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	143	5,877	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	143	5,877	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2016	80	5,067	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	205	4,810	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1975	60	2,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	168	1,921	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	173	1,921	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	172	800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	266	780	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1900	61	560	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	129	390	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	130	390	P
Slab	Wood or Timber	2002	29	250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	156	200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	163	200	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1995	35	200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	212	180	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	208	160	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1993	26	150	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1979	44	120	G
Orthotropic	Wood or Timber	1977	26	100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	175	80	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	32	50	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	2016	32	50	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1989	38	50	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1998	33	50	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1999	33	50	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1960	22	15	G

Correctional Facilities in Grayling

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
CAMP LEHMAN	5135 HARTWICK PINES RD	STATE		582	CLOSED
CRAWFORD COUNTY JAIL	200 W MICHIGAN AVE	COUNTY	65	51	OPEN
SHAWONO CENTER	10 N HOWES LAKE RD	STATE	-999	40	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Grayling

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Grayling, MI	2615 South I-75 Business Loop	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Grayling

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
CAMP LEHMAN - MDOC	4282 HARTWICK PINES RD	CRAWFORD
GRAYLING GENERATING STATION LP	4400 W 4 MILE RD	CRAWFORD
GRAYLING GENERATING STATION LP	4400 W 4 MILE RD	CRAWFORD
WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY	4111 W FOUR MILE RD	CRAWFORD
WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY	4111 W FOUR MILE RD	CRAWFORD

Airports Near Grayling

39 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Air Park North	-	Small Airport
Antrim County Airport	ACB	Small Airport
Atlanta Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Black River Ranch 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
Clare County Airport	-	Small Airport
Deer Lake Airpark	-	Small Airport
Doss Field	-	Small Airport
Dvoracek Field	-	Small Airport
Eagle II Airport	-	Small Airport
East Jordan City Airport	-	Small Airport
Gaylord Regional Airport	GLR	Small Airport
Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport	GDW	Small Airport
Grayling Army Air Field	-	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
Roscommon Conservation Airport	-	Small Airport
Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport	HTL	Small Airport
St Helen Airport	-	Small Airport
Sugar Springs Airpark	-	Small Airport
Tannehill Airfield	-	Small Airport
Torchport Airport	-	Small Airport
Twin Lakes Airport	-	Small Airport
West Branch Community Airport	WBK	Small Airport
Wexford County Airport	CAD	Small Airport
Yuba Airport	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Grayling

3 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
Grayling Police Department
Roscommon County Sheriff Office

Grocery Stores in Grayling

17 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven 36921-A	Convenience Store	313 S James St
Admiral 5767	Convenience Store	2615 S I 75 Bus Loop
City Of Grayling Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	2059 S I 75 Business Loop
Dollar General 20029	Other	6088 Old 27 N
Dollar General 23818	Other	6966 W M 72 Hwy
Dollar General 30326	Other	685 S I 75 Business Loop
Dollar General 9765	Other	2303 S I 75 Business Loop
Dollar Tree 7949	Other	2329 S I 75 Bus Loop
Family Dollar 12557	Other	312 S James St
Family Dollar 2785	Other	2406 S I 75 Business Loop
Family Fare 1511	Super Store	2470 I-75
Forward Shell- Grayling 0426131	Convenience Store	503 N James St
Goodales Bakery	Convenience Store	500 Norway St
SAVE A LOT 24199	Supermarket	2333 S I 75 Business Loop
SINGH'S ROCHETTE PARTY STORE	Convenience Store	508 N James St
Speedway 8769	Convenience Store	308 S James St
Walgreens 11689	Other	2045 S I 75 Business Loop

Post Offices in Grayling

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Grayling Post Office
Higgins Lake Post Office

Treatment Centers in Grayling

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Aleda E Lutz VAMC - Grayling CBOC	Both	989-344-2002
Northern Lakes Community MH - Crawford County Office/Grayling	Both	989-348-8522

DOL Wage Violations in Grayling

8 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $47,629 in back wages owed to 153 employees.

Violations

$47,629

Back Wages Owed

153

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
Ramada Inn Grayling	-	Wyndham Hotels	49738	-	1	$20,000	$455	44
DK Security- Camp Grayling Installation	-	-	49738	-	1	$12,396	$563	22
The Brook Retirement Communities	-	-	49738	-	1	$5,535	$103	54
Westside Diner	-	-	49738	-	1	$3,721	$413	9
Ramada Inn	-	Wyndham Hotels	49738	-	1	$3,117	$445	7
Days Inn	-	Wyndham Hotels	49738	-	1	$2,172	$310	7
THE BROOK OF GRAYLING [OSHA]	-	-	49738	Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly	1	$622	$78	8
Stephan Bridge Party Store	-	-	49738	-	1	$66	$33	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grayling

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ASSEMBLY OF GOD	701 S 1-75 BUSINESS LOOP
GRAYLING EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH	PO BOX 404
GRAYLING FREE METHODIST CHURCH	PO BOX 397
MOUNT HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH	905 N I-75 BUSINESS LOOP

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UFO Sightings

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Historic Markers

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Mines

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Bigfoot Sightings

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Haunted Places

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UFO Sightings Near Grayling

5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Grayling.

Name	Year	Description
Grayling, MI	2012	Intense bright white light&#44 turns bright orange and vanishes near Grayling Michigan
Grayling, MI	2012	Four silent reddish-orange flying circles in a linear fashion on a clear night over a lake in Grayling&#44 Michigan.
Grayling, MI	1999	1 object seen with naked eye - 5 others seen using night vision goggles.
Grayling, MI	1998	We observed a large orange sphere in the night sky change into two. Then others were seen.
Grayling, MI	1998	Brownish orange&#44 large lights. a smaller &#44 same colored light came out from under one of the lights. Lights would blink out then reappe

Historic Markers Near Grayling

4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Grayling.

Name	Description
Michelson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church	Marker is at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Spruce Street, on the right when traveling north on Michigan Avenue.
The Return of Kirtland's Warbler	Marker can be reached from Interstate 75 at milepost 252,, 1.1 miles north of West 4 Mile Road when traveling north.
Chief Shoppenagon / Shoppenagon's Homesite	Marker is at the intersection of Ingham Street and North James Street (State Highway 72), on the right when traveling east on Ingham Street.
Michigan Grayling	Marker can be reached from West North Down River Road, 0.2 miles east of South Roberts Road, on the right when traveling east.

Mines Near Grayling

2 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Grayling.

Name	Description
North Down River Rd	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Intermittent)
Portable 1	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Intermittent)

Bigfoot Sightings Near Grayling

1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Grayling.

Name	Year	Description
Report 23530: Man recalls childhood incident near Grayling	1973

Haunted Places Near Grayling

1 reported haunted locations found near Grayling.

Name	Description
Hartwick Pines River Bottom	Voices heard early in the mornings, if you are sitting in the river bottoms.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grayling

What is the population of Grayling?

Grayling has a population of 1,638 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 799 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is Grayling expensive to live in?

Grayling 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 $31,719, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,800 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Grayling safe?

Grayling is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,011 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Grayling receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Grayling?

Grayling 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 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches, with 88.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grayling?

The unemployment rate in Grayling is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,003. There are 278 business establishments in the area, including 45 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 6.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grayling?

The median home value in Grayling is $131,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $183,234. For renters, the median monthly rent is $879. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 45.4%. The average annual property tax is $3,786.

How are the schools in Grayling?

Schools in Grayling score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 15.8% of adults in Grayling hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.0% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Grayling?

The obesity rate in Grayling is 37.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.0% of adults are smokers. 26.4% are physically inactive. 30.4% of residents report depression. 6.1% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 74.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,320.

What is transportation like in Grayling?

The average commute in Grayling is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72% of workers drive alone to work, 2.4% use public transit, and 6.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grayling?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grayling is 95% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 8.7% of the population are military veterans. 27.3% of residents have a disability. 93.9% have health insurance coverage.

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