StephensonMichiganDowntown1US41, 2010
Stephenson’s story
150 years in pictures
Census counts: 180 in 1880, 816 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 2 maps from 1963 on.
- 1876Stephenson is settled
StephensonMI
A town of 793, settled in 1876.
Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
793
2025 Census estimate · −3.2% since 2020
Typical home
$188K
+6.1% in a year
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
41.6
years
Jobs based here
301
Balanced
Is Stephenson a good place to live?
27% of residents are 65 or older in Stephenson, above both the Michigan town median (19%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Stephenson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
793 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 Stephenson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stephenson, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of StephensonEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterStephenson water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Stephenson’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 hereStephenson City ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4988749887 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 Stephenson.
Housing
Homes in Stephenson are worth about $188K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Stephenson home is worth about $188,000, up 6.1% in a year, 29% below the Michigan typical home. Stephenson’s median rent is $688 a month, where Michigan’s towns sit at $1,046 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month.
$188KZillow home value
| Stephenson | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $688 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 84% | 73% |
Typical home value
Stephenson$188K
Michigan$264K
+6.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Stephenson’s kids attend
One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Uplift Michigan Academy, with 559 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Area Public SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 380 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Stephenson has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Stephenson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Stephenson is 80°F.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–29°
Spring30–53°
Summer54–78°
Fall36–56°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 22
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Stephenson
Most working residents leave Stephenson for work: only 8% work in town. Stephenson’s median household income is $45,000. Jobs based in Stephenson grew to 301 in 2021, 236 more than in 2011.
8%work in town
| Stephenson | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Stephenson8%
Marinette16%
Menominee12%
Harris Township10%
Escanaba5%
23 mi
median commute distance
301
jobs based in Stephenson
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Health
How healthy Stephenson is
Stephenson beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 41% of Stephenson adults have high blood pressure.
| Stephenson | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Stephenson | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.8% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 8.1% |
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area
23.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Stephenson faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 691 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Erickson Park | — | 10 |
| 2. Firemen's Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stephenson
19pages on Stephenson
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Stephenson; the nearest are
Bay de Noc Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Escanaba35.4 mi$5,712 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Green BayUniversity or college · Public · Green Bay, WI62.8 mi$8,700 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Stephenson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Stephenson
City in Michigan, United States
Stephenson is a city in Menominee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 816 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Stephenson Township but is administered autonomously. It is part of the Marinette, WI–MI micropolitan statistical area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 676 ft
- ZIP code
- 49887
- Area code
- 906
Questions about Stephenson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stephenson, MI a good place to live?
Stephenson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.