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Tawas City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iosco County County
Tawas City, MI
At a Glance
How Tawas City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tawas City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tawas City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tawas City residents earn a median household income of $46,797 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,533. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Tawas City is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,982. Median rent is $810/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Tawas City reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,543/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Tawas City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tawas City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.