Mesick, MI (July 2022), 2022
Mesick’s story
135 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2022.
- 1891Mesick is settled
MesickMI
A town of 406, settled in 1891.
Population
406
2025 Census estimate · +2.8% since 2020
Typical home
$209K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
33.2
years
Jobs based here
158
Balanced
Is Mesick a good place to live?
17% of residents live below the poverty line in Mesick, above both Michigan’s towns (8.9%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Mesick’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both Michigan’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Mesick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
406 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mesick: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mesick, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Mesick water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Mesick’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSpringville Township ClerkSpringville Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4966849668 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mesick.
Natural hazards
Mesick faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 92% of U.S. communities.
8risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesWinter weather
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Mesick are worth about $209K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Mesick home is worth about $209,000, up 1.7% in a year, 21% below the Michigan typical home. 62% of households own their home in Mesick.
$209KZillow home value
| Mesick | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 62% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,063 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Mesick$209K
Michigan$264K
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Mesick, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Mesick has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Mesick’s July high is 81°F.
120″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–31°
Spring31–55°
Summer54–79°
Fall38–58°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 19
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Mesick stands out in Michigan and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
The median household income in Mesick is $41,000. Jobs based in Mesick fell to 158 in 2021, 183 fewer than in 2011. The average trip to work in Mesick is 28 minutes.
4%work in town
| Mesick | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.1% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Mesick4%
Cadillac18%
Traverse City12%
Haring Township7%
Garfield Township7%
21 mi
median commute distance
158
jobs based in Mesick
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Health
How healthy Mesick is
Mesick beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17. 18% of Mesick adults report frequent physical distress.
| Mesick | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 19% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Mesick | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 20.9% | 14.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.6% | 10.2% |
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
19.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.5%conserved
0.5%
conserved · 4 of 852 acres
1.7 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mesik Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mesick
17pages on Mesick
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mesick; the nearest are
Northwestern Michigan CollegeCommunity college · Public · Traverse City25.8 mi$5,860 in-state tuitionWest Shore Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Scottville41.1 mi$4,470 in-state tuitionFerris State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Big Rapids50.9 mi$14,778 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Mesick residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Mesick
Village in Michigan, United States
Mesick ( MEE-sik) is a village in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 397 at the 2020 census. The majority of the village is located within Springville Township with a very small portion extending east into Antioch Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 942 ft
- ZIP code
- 49668
Questions about Mesick
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mesick, MI a good place to live?
Mesick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.