Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Very Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

11

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

5

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

23

Hazard Shelters

10

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Oscoda County, located in Michigan, has a population of 8,445 with a population density of 14.8 people per square mile. The county has a slightly lower population compared to the state average, with 49.3% males and 50.7% females. The median age in Oscoda County is 49.6 years, which is higher than the state average, with a median age of 38.9 years. The county has a total of 3,772 households, with an average household size of 2.27 individuals. The county has a total of 1,449 families, with an average family size of 2.8 individuals.

In terms of racial demographics, Oscoda County is predominantly White, with 99.7% of the population identifying as White. The county has a small percentage of other racial groups, including Black (0.2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (0.6%), Asian (0.08%), Hispanic (0.9%), and Multiracial (1.3%). In terms of housing, Oscoda County has a total of 9,118 housing units, with 5,346 units vacant. The county has a homeownership rate of 34.2%, with 3,121 owner-occupied units and 651 renter-occupied units. Additionally, Oscoda County has a total of 144 farms, with an average farm size of 112 acres and an average farm sale of $38,656.

Overall, Oscoda County has a small population size and a high median age compared to the state average. The county has a predominantly White population with a small percentage of other racial groups. In terms of housing, Oscoda County has a high vacancy rate and a low homeownership rate. The county also has a relatively small number of farms, with an average farm size and sale below the state average.


Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
7 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
731 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
83% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Alpena 03 - Sheep Shet

2023-06-20

Alpena 02 - Badder

2023-05-21

Alpena 01 - Gosee

2023-05-15

Hurricane Olga

2019-10-27

Hurricane Alberto

2018-05-31

Hailstorm

2018-05-26

Hailstorm

2017-02-24

Hailstorm

2016-07-08

Hailstorm

2015-08-14

Hailstorm

2009-06-14

Hailstorm

2008-07-17

Hailstorm

2008-06-15

Tornado

2007-10-18

Tornado

2007-10-18

Hailstorm

2007-07-19

Hailstorm

2007-07-19

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2007-07-05

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2007-07-05

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2007-07-05

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2007-07-05

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2006-07-17

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2005-08-01

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2005-07-18

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2004-08-02

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2004-08-02

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2004-07-13

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2004-07-13

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2003-08-25

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2002-07-31

Tornado

2001-06-09

Hailstorm

2001-06-09

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2001-06-09

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2001-06-09

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2001-06-09

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2000-05-08

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1999-10-12

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1998-09-26

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1998-05-19

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1996-08-14

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1996-07-08

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1993-04-24

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1992-06-17

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1991-07-06

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1991-07-06

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1991-07-06

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1991-07-06

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1991-07-06

Hailstorm

1990-08-27

Tornado

1988-09-03

Tornado

1988-08-16

Tornado

1988-08-12

Hailstorm

1983-07-31

Hailstorm

1983-07-31

Tornado

1982-06-21

Hailstorm

1979-09-10

Hailstorm

1975-10-13

Hailstorm

1975-07-20

Tornado

1971-06-07

Tornado

1967-07-22

Tornado

1964-07-20

Hurricane Carla

1961-09-18

Tornado

1961-08-05

Hailstorm

1960-09-09

Hurricane Connie

1955-08-15