Evangical Church, Parsonage, 1910
Pigeon’s story
136 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1904.
- 1890Pigeon is settled
PigeonMI
A town of 1,180, settled in 1890.
Population
1,180
2025 Census estimate · −3.2% since 2020
Typical home
$257K
+6% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
44.6
years
Jobs based here
1,596
A job hub
Is Pigeon a good place to live?
The best of Pigeon’s subject grades are an A+ for safety and civic life and an A for walkability; the weakest is a C− for incomes. Pigeon’s average trip to work is 13 minutes, below both the Michigan town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town in Michigan scores higher than Pigeon on safety. Only 39 of Michigan’s 1,265 towns score higher on civic life. The biggest park or preserve is Pigeon Village Park, at 26 acres. Pigeon has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Pigeon stand out
Where Pigeon beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Pigeon0
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
Less crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,596
Residents who work497
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Pigeon7.2
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical MI town3.1
Civic lifeA+
2.4 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Michigan town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Small town
1,180 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Pigeon grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Pigeon is from typical.
SafetyLess crime per resident than almost any U.S. townA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.1 of 20; 7.9% of households have no car; 11.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitAOpen →Jobs & incomeC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →HealthScheurer Hospital 0.6 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsBeat 57% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trailsBOpen →History2 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life7.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pigeon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pigeon, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Pigeon water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offCentral Disposal LLC, 4 miOpenStreetMap
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 hereWinsor Township ClerkWinsor Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4875548755 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 Pigeon.
SafetyA+
Pigeon stands out in Michigan and nationally, with property crime lower than most
Pigeon’s property crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents, where Michigan’s towns sit at 7.9 and U.S. towns at 9.9. Only 6 of the 273 Michigan towns we compare have a lower violent crime rate than Pigeon. Pigeon reports less crime per resident than 100% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
99%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Pigeon | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Pigeon0
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Pigeon0
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
With 3.2 jobs for every working resident, Pigeon draws in 1,481 commuters
About one in 4 of Pigeon’s working residents works in town. The median household income in Pigeon is $52,000. Since 2011, Pigeon has added 131 jobs, to 1,596 in 2021.
23%work in town
| Pigeon | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 23% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Pigeon23%
Winsor Township31%
Bad Axe7%
Oliver Township5%
Sebewaing Township4%
11 mi
median commute distance
1,596
jobs based in Pigeon
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 87% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Pigeon faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Pigeon has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Pigeon has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Pigeon’s July high is 81°F.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–32°
Spring34–54°
Summer57–79°
Fall41–59°
Oct 19
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Michigan overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 24% of residents (19% statewide). 25% of Pigeon residents are under 18. Pigeon has lost 3.2% of its people since 2020, down to 1,180 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
44.6median age · MI 40.2
| Pigeon | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 44.6 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 26% | 29% |
PigeonMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school39%
Some college21%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 41% and 62% women
The Census survey reached too few of Pigeon’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.5 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Pigeon | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.3% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.5% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.7% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.9% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.2% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.6% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.6% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.7% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
HealthC+
Pigeon is less healthy than 65% of U.S. towns
Pigeon beats the Michigan average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in Pigeon.
35%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Pigeon | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
3 better23 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Pigeon | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.7% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.3% | 10.2% |
Scheurer Hospital
0.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B+
A typical Pigeon home is worth about $257K
The typical Pigeon home is worth about $257,000, up 6% in a year, close to the Michigan typical home.
$257KZillow home value
| Pigeon | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 61% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $853 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 39% | 45% | 48% |
Typical home value
Pigeon$257K
Michigan$264K
+6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 505 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pigeon Village Park | 0.2 mi | 26 |
| 2. Veterans Memorial Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pigeon
20pages on Pigeon
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 57% of MI districtsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than MI on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$257K typical home · up 6% in a yearWork & commuteC−$52K median household income · 1,596 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pigeon; the nearest are
Delta CollegeCommunity college · Public · University Center40.3 mi$4,820 in-state tuitionSaginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Center41 mi$12,930 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Pigeon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,481 people come to Pigeon for work
Where Pigeon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,596jobs based in Pigeon
23%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Pigeon
Village in Michigan, United States
Pigeon is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Pigeon had a population of 1,222. The village is within Winsor Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 623 ft
- ZIP code
- 48755
- Area code
- 989
Questions about Pigeon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pigeon, MI expensive?
Not for the area. That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($58,870 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Pigeon, MI known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Alvin J. DeGrow and Terry Brown.