The Town FilesSanilac County, Michigan
40,462 people. The median home is worth $168,300 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $58,863.
Towns in Sanilac County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 3,485 | $203,400 | $58,041 | 54.5 |
| Worth | 3,455 | $219,500 | $61,492 | 53.6 |
| Sandusky | 2,709 | $113,800 | $56,563 | 39.1 |
People and housing
| Sanilac County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $807 | $955 |
| Median household income | $58,863 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 45.5 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
10,437 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,626 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 349 storm events in Sanilac County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sanilac County has been included in 12 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 |
| July 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | DR-1128: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).