The Town FilesMecosta County, Michigan
41,242 people. The median home is worth $178,900 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $60,951.
Towns in Mecosta County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids | 7,727 | $156,400 | $43,858 | 22.9 |
| Morton | 4,426 | $252,300 | $72,877 | 58.5 |
| Big Rapids | 3,917 | $256,800 | $64,083 | 38.6 |
| Green | 3,219 | $156,200 | $82,955 | 38.8 |
| Canadian Lakes | 3,202 | $270,000 | $78,833 | 63.0 |
| Mecosta | 2,744 | $169,600 | $61,250 | 45.9 |
People and housing
| Mecosta County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $934 | $955 |
| Median household income | $60,951 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 40.0 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.9% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
12,746 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,193 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 184 storm events in Mecosta County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Mecosta County has been included in 13 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 |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).