At a Glance
Median Income
$37,188
$24,667 per capita
Home Value
$71,800
Zillow: $149,700
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
20.4% smoking rate
How Oscoda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oscoda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oscoda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oscoda residents earn a median household income of $37,188 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,667. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 621 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oscoda is $71,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,700. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
20.6% of adults in Oscoda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oscoda has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population757
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,188
Per Capita$24,667
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,265M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,800
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$149,700
Housing Units625
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation584 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute11 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Oscoda was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.