Cost of living in Ogemaw County, MI
Population 20,853 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Ogemaw County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Ogemaw County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Ogemaw County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Ogemaw County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Ogemaw County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Ogemaw County
State and local tax rates for Michigan.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Ogemaw County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Ogemaw County
What it costs to live in Ogemaw County each month.
- Rent $843
- Energy $191
- Water $50
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $398
- State tax $122
- Rent $933
- Energy $229
- Water $60
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $521
- State tax $184
- Rent $1,124
- Energy $286
- Water $70
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $521
- State tax $184
Frequently asked questions about Ogemaw County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Ogemaw County?
In Ogemaw County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $843 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,124 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Ogemaw County?
In Ogemaw County, MI, the average household income is $51,983 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,380 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Ogemaw County?
The estimated cost of living in Ogemaw County, MI is approximately $2,730 per month for a single person, $3,751 for a couple, $6,075 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Ogemaw County?
The combined sales tax rate in Ogemaw County, MI is 6.00%, which includes the Michigan state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Ogemaw County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Ogemaw County, MI would need approximately $2,730 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,983 per year ($4,332 per month). Ogemaw County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Ogemaw County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ogemaw County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Ogemaw County?
The average home value in Ogemaw County, MI is $138,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,417, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Ogemaw County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP