Reese, Michigan (EO-1), 2012
Reese’s story
161 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2012.
- 1865Reese is settled
ReeseMI
A town of 1,265, settled in 1865.
Population
1,265
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Typical home
$222K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
46.9
years
Jobs based here
298
A commuter town
Is Reese a good place to live?
Reese’s best subject grades are an A− for incomes and civic life. On hazard risk, just 73 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns do worse. 27% of residents are 65 or older in Reese, against 19% in Michigan’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Reese has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
A shrinking town
Reese has shrunk 15% since 2010
1,454 counted in 2010 and 1,261 in 2020; an estimated 1,265 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Reese grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Reese is from typical.
Jobs & income$82K median household income; 298 jobs based hereA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →SchoolsBeat 62% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationBOpen →HealthMymichigan Medical Center Saginaw 12.8 miles awayBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.2 of 20; 3% of households have no car; 2.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2% conserved landC+Open →HistoryC+Open →Civic life3.4 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 Reese: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Reese, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBlumfield-Reese Water Auth.No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Reese’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 hereDenmark Township ClerkDenmark Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4875748757 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 Reese.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Reese has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Reese for work: only 4% work in town. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Reese, below both the Michigan town median (8.9%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The average trip to work in Reese is 22 minutes.
4%work in town
| Reese | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 10% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.9% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Reese4%
Frankenmuth18%
Saginaw12%
Saginaw Township5%
Denmark Township5%
14 mi
median commute distance
298
jobs based in Reese
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 50% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than Michigan overall
Reese’s median age is 46.9 years. 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
46.9median age · MI 40.2
| Reese | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 26% | 29% |
ReeseMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school32%
Some college23%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 45% and 67% women
The Census survey reached too few of Reese’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.4 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Reese | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.5% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.1% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.1% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 23% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.6% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.7% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Reese has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Reese has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 16° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring35–56°
Summer58–81°
Fall41–60°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B+
Homes in Reese are worth about $222K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Reese home is worth about $222,000, up 4.3% in a year, 16% below the Michigan typical home.
$222KZillow home value
| Reese | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $879 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 84% | 73% |
Typical home value
Reese$222K
Michigan$264K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB
Residents of Reese are healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Reese beats the Michigan average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 31% of Reese adults feel lonely.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Reese | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 27% | 23% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
5 better24 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Reese | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.6% | 15.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.9% | 10.2% |
Mymichigan Medical Center Saginaw
12.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Safety
Crime reported in Reese
Reese's reported crime rate is well below Michigan's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
| Reese | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.8 per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.6 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Reese1.6
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Reese4.8
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
6
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Reese, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.9%conserved
1.9%
conserved · 17 of 857 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Reese Community Park | — | 19 |
| 2. Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 15 attractions →USS Edson and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Reese. Close and well known come first.
14 mi MuseumUSS Edson
30 mi MuseumSloan Museum
14 mi MuseumSaginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
30 mi GardenDow Gardens
13 mi TheatreTemple Theatre14 mi Zoo & aquariumChildren's Zoo at Celebration SquareSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS Edson: U.S. Navy, Public domain · Sloan Museum: Amancour, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum: John McCullough, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Dow Gardens: Chris.Schiemann, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Temple Theatre: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Reese
19pages on Reese
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 62% of MI districtsSafety1.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than MI on 5 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$222K typical home · up 4.3% in a yearWork & commuteA−$82K median household income · 298 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 60% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Reese
About 6 of every 100 Reese residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
Small town
1,265 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Reese
Village in Michigan, United States
Reese is a village in Tuscola and Saginaw counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located almost entirely in Tuscola County's Denmark Township, the village includes only a tiny portion of Blumfield Township in Saginaw County. As of the 2020 census, Reese had a population of 1,261.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1865
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 630 ft
- ZIP code
- 48757
Questions about Reese
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Reese, MI expensive?
Not for the area. That is 3.5 years of the area's median household income ($63,811 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+.