PrudenvilleMichigan, 2010
Prudenville’s story
151 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1875Prudenville is settled
PrudenvilleMI
A town of 1,350, settled in 1875.
Population
1,350
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$194K
−0.9% in a year
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
45.1
years
Jobs based here
297
A commuter town
Is Prudenville a good place to live?
Prudenville’s median household income is $34,000, where Michigan’s towns sit at $77,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. We don’t grade Prudenville yet; the figures below are still real.
Small town
1,350 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Houghton LakePrudenville
Getting set up
Moving to Prudenville: who provides what
Prudenville is unincorporated, so Roscommon County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDeerfield Villa water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesRoscommon CountyRoscommon County provides services here
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 hereDenton Township ClerkDenton Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes48651, 4862948651 95% · 48629 5%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 Prudenville.
Work & commute
With only 0.7 jobs per working resident, most people in Prudenville work out of town
The average trip to work in Prudenville is 19 minutes. Commuting out is the norm in the town: 3% of working residents work locally. The share of residents in Prudenville who live below the poverty line: 14%. Half commute less than 40 miles.
3%work in town
| Prudenville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Prudenville3%
Denton Township13%
Roscommon Township8%
Higgins Township4%
Grayling4%
40 mi
median commute distance
297
jobs based in Prudenville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Prudenville home at about $194K
A home in Prudenville typically sold within 89 days of listing. In Prudenville, the going rate for rent is $856 a month. Among households here, 67% are owner-occupiers.
$194KZillow home value
| Prudenville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 67% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $856 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Prudenville$194K
Michigan$264K
Market temperature
89
days on market
95.8%
sale-to-list price
−0.9%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
66″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–30°
Spring31–54°
Summer54–79°
Fall37–57°
Sep 23
typical first frost
May 19
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Prudenville stands out in Michigan and nationally: a smaller share of its adults binge drink
For adults in Prudenville, the share who have high blood pressure is 45%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Prudenville is ahead of Michigan on 4 and behind on 11.
| Prudenville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
4 better17 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Prudenville | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13% | 15.9% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 75.9% | 69% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.5% | 8.1% |
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch
21.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Prudenville keeps 6.5% of its land conserved
Prudenville has 2 parks and preserves, 3 acres in all.
6.5%conserved
6.5%
conserved · 153 of 2,365 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Playhouse | — | 2 |
| 2. Denton Township Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Prudenville is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
On expected storm and flood damage, Prudenville sits above 52% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 78% come from inland flooding and 7% from cold waves.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Prudenville
16pages on Prudenville
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Prudenville; the nearest are
Kirtland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Grayling20.9 mi$5,190 in-state tuitionCentral Michigan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Mount Pleasant49.3 mi$14,760 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Prudenville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Prudenville for work
Where Prudenville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
297jobs based in Prudenville
3%of working residents work in town
40 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Prudenville
Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Prudenville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,643 at the 2020 census. Prudenville is located within Denton Township.
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- Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,145 ft
- ZIP code
- 48651
Questions about Prudenville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Prudenville, MI a good place to live?
We don’t grade Prudenville yet; the figures below are still real.