At a Glance
Median Income
$46,797
$28,533 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
Zillow: $209,179
Median Rent
$810/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tawas City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 10.8% (200% 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 $209,179. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,654
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,797
Per Capita$28,533
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,265M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$810
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$209,179
Housing Units920
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation587 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Tawas City was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.