Harbor Beach city, Michigan
Harbor Beach city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harbor Beach city is a geographic entity located in Huron County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,556. The land area covers 1.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,556 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 747 | ±91 | 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 | 879 | ±106 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 747 | ±91 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 132 | ±50 |
| Median Home Value | $116,600 | ±$18,490 |
| Median Gross Rent | $554 | ±$169 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,809 | ±$7,264 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,853 | ±$2,183 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 255 | ±81 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 601 | ±93 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.7% | ±2% |
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: 1,566 (2024)
ID: 190472
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
766 STATE ST, HARBOR BEACH MI 48441
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COUNTY OF HURON
GUS Population: 30,780 (2024)
ID: 128251
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
250 E HURON AVE ROOM 201, BAD AXE MI 48413
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BAD AXE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | HARBOR BEACH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HARBOR BEACH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HARBOR BEACH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | HARBOR BEACH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | UBLY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | UBLY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BAD AXE, MI | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-13 | HARBOR BEACH, MI | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-13 | HARBOR BEACH, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HARBOR BEACH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 210 S FIRST ST, HARBOR BEACH, MI, 48441 |
(517) 479-3201
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HARBOR BEACH AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 105 NORTH HURON AVENUE, HARBOR BEACH, MI, 48441 |
(989) 479-3417
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SLEEPER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 2236 EAST MAIN STREET, UBLY, MI, 48475 |
(989) 658-8901
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BAD AXE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 200 SOUTH HANSELMAN STREET, BAD AXE, MI, 48413 |
(989) 269-8538
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BAD AXE DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 200 SOUTH HANSELMAN STREET, BAD AXE, MI, 48413 |
(989) 269-8538
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PORT AUSTIN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 114 RAILROAD STREET, PORT AUSTIN, MI, 48467 |
(989) 738-7212
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DECKERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 3542 NORTH MAIN STREET, DECKERVILLE, MI, 48427 |
(810) 376-8015
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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 HARBOR BEACH 1 SSE, MI US, located 1.1 miles from Harbor Beach city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7° | 15.9° | 22.3° | 2.40" | 15.4" |
| February | 30.3° | 15.6° | 22.9° | 2.05" | 11.2" |
| March | 38.5° | 23.4° | 31.0° | 1.90" | 6.0" |
| April | 49.1° | 33.1° | 41.1° | 3.60" | 1.4" |
| May | 60.5° | 43.8° | 52.2° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 70.6° | 53.9° | 62.2° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.6° | 59.6° | 68.1° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.9° | 58.9° | 67.4° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.9° | 52.0° | 61.0° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.7° | 41.6° | 49.7° | 3.05" | 0.0" |
| November | 45.0° | 31.7° | 38.4° | 2.64" | 1.7" |
| December | 34.2° | 23.0° | 28.6° | 2.27" | 11.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Beach city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Port Hope village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Forestville village | Village | 13.0 mi | — |
| Minden City village | Village | 13.2 mi | — |
| Ubly village | Village | 16.9 mi | — |
| Bad Axe city | City | 17.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2606336460. • 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.