The Town FilesCass County, Michigan
51,520 people. The median home is worth $218,000 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $70,443.
Towns in Cass County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontwa | 6,904 | $249,800 | $61,241 | 44.9 |
| Howard | 6,275 | $200,000 | $79,226 | 50.7 |
| Dowagiac | 5,721 | $130,800 | $48,166 | 37.2 |
| LaGrange | 3,787 | $119,600 | $58,786 | 48.5 |
| Porter | 3,750 | $300,800 | $79,681 | 49.5 |
| Milton | 3,128 | $299,600 | $118,750 | 42.1 |
| Silver Creek | 3,051 | $255,100 | $80,894 | 46.6 |
| Mason | 2,841 | $205,300 | $59,922 | 32.6 |
| Jefferson | 2,590 | $268,900 | $72,375 | 43.9 |
| Wayne | 2,576 | $207,900 | $61,210 | 50.0 |
People and housing
| Cass County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $916 | $955 |
| Median household income | $70,443 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 45.5 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
9,373 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,894 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 403 storm events in Cass County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cass County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).