Grayling city, Michigan
Grayling city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grayling city is a geographic entity located in Crawford County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,969. The land area covers 2.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,969 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ±8.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 755 | ±129 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 833 | ±139 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 755 | ±129 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 78 | ±45 |
| Median Home Value | $160,800 | ±$23,988 |
| Median Gross Rent | $788 | ±$119 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,545 | ±$7,502 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,940 | ±$2,842 |
| Poverty Rate | 31.9% | ±7.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 494 | ±149 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±5.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 513 | ±103 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,949 (2024)
ID: 166659
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MANAGER
PO BOX 549, GRAYLING MI 49738-0549
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GUS Population: 13,599 (2024)
ID: 190463
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR/CONTROLLER
200 W MICHIGAN AVE, GRAYLING MI 49738-1799
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSCOMMON, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | ROSCOMMON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | GRAYLING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GRAYLING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | GRAYLING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | GRAYLING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ROSCOMMON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ROSCOMMON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-07 | ROSCOMMON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | GRAYLING, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1100 E MICHIGAN AVE, GRAYLING, MI, 49738 |
(989) 348-5461
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Kirtland Community College
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College | 3.9 mi away | 4800 W 4 Mile Road, Grayling, MI, 49738 |
9892755000
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CRAWFORD COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 201 PLUM STREET, GRAYLING, MI, 49738 |
(989) 348-9214
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FREDERIC COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 6470 MANISTEE STREET, FREDERIC, MI, 49733 |
(989) 348-4067
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ROSCOMMON AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 106 LAKE ST., ROSCOMMON, MI, 48653 |
(989) 281-1305
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LYON TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 7851 WEST HIGGINS LAKE DRIVE, HIGGINS LAKE, MI, 48627 |
(989) 821-9111
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KALKASKA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 23.5 mi away | 247 SOUTH CEDAR STREET, KALKASKA, MI, 49646 |
(231) 258-9411
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MANCELONA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 202 WEST STATE STREET, MANCELONA, MI, 49659 |
(231) 587-9451
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HOUGHTON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.9 mi away | 4431 WEST HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE, HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629 |
(989) 366-9230
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GRAYLING, MI US, located 0.6 miles from Grayling city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0° | 9.7° | 17.8° | 1.82" | 25.8" |
| February | 28.7° | 8.7° | 18.7° | 1.39" | 18.9" |
| March | 39.4° | 16.4° | 27.9° | 1.68" | 10.8" |
| April | 52.8° | 28.8° | 40.8° | 3.39" | 4.2" |
| May | 67.0° | 40.7° | 53.8° | 3.23" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.6° | 50.8° | 63.7° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.2° | 55.1° | 67.6° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.5° | 53.4° | 66.0° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.7° | 45.3° | 58.0° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.6° | 35.4° | 46.0° | 4.01" | 1.4" |
| November | 42.7° | 26.2° | 34.4° | 2.58" | 6.9" |
| December | 31.5° | 17.7° | 24.6° | 1.95" | 20.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bear Lake CDP | CDP | 12.1 mi | — |
| Roscommon village | Village | 13.3 mi | — |
| Manistee Lake CDP | CDP | 17.5 mi | — |
| Lakes of the North CDP | CDP | 20.6 mi | — |
| Kalkaska village | Village | 23.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2603934640. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.