The Town FilesGratiot County, Michigan
41,385 people. The median home is worth $147,500 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $63,556.
Towns in Gratiot County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | 9,488 | $115,900 | $53,307 | 33.1 |
| St. Louis | 7,010 | $119,200 | $51,167 | 37.5 |
| Ithaca | 2,853 | $133,200 | $63,109 | 42.5 |
| Wheeler | 2,612 | $115,400 | $61,149 | 42.8 |
People and housing
| Gratiot County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $834 | $955 |
| Median household income | $63,556 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 39.6 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
12,359 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,845 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 190 storm events in Gratiot County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Gratiot County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| June 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | DR-1226: Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).