Au Sable, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 1,404.
Population change since 2000: -8.4%
Males: 650  (46.3%)
Females: 754  (53.7%)
Median resident age:

50.5 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 48750.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,499 (it was $36,989 in 2000)
Au Sable:

$39,499
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,451 (it was $21,035 in 2000)

Au Sable CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,934 (it was $64,300 in 2000)
Au Sable:

$114,934
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $112,621; detached houses: $112,477

Median gross rent in 2022: $851.

March 2022 cost of living index in Au Sable: 77.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.3%
(14.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Au Sable, MI (2022)
    • 1,53492.2%White alone
    • 623.7%Two or more races
    • 372.2%Hispanic
    • 140.8%Asian alone
    • 50.3%Other race alone
    • 40.2%Black alone

Races in Au Sable detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (21.0%), English (14.9%), American (14.7%), Polish (9.4%), European (8.7%), Welsh (4.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 590 feet

Land area: 2.11 square miles.

Population density: 666 people per square mile   (low).

Au Sable, Michigan map

33 residents are foreign born

This place:

2.0%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $756 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $898 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (75.0 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (140.5 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (282.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Oscoda, MI (0.9 miles ),
East Tawas, MI (3.4 miles ),
Tawas City, MI (3.7 miles ),
Harrisville, MI (4.1 miles ),
Lincoln, MI (4.4 miles ),
Lost Lake Woods, MI (5.1 miles ),
Whittemore, MI (5.1 miles ),
Turner, MI (5.4 miles)

Latitude: 44.41 N, Longitude: 83.34 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 989

Distribution of median household income in Au Sable, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Au Sable, MI in 2022
Au Sable satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.9%
Michigan:

3.5%
Most common industries in Au Sable, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (15.5%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (17.9%)
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (6.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (13.2%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Au Sable, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)

Average climate in Au Sable, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Au Sable-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 59% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/27/1991, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.5 miles away from the Au Sable place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/27/1991, a category F3 tornado 19.6 miles away from the place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Au Sable-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 250.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 223.3 miles away from Au Sable center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 183.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 273.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 211.5 miles away from Au Sable center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Iosco County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Au Sable topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Au Sable:

  • FMC - TAWAS BAY (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; EAST TAWAS, MI)
  • ST JOSEPH HOME HEALTH AND HOSPIC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; TAWAS CITY, MI)
  • TAWAS ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; TAWAS CITY, MI)
  • TENDERCARE TAWAS CITY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; TAWAS CITY, MI)
  • IOSCO CO MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; TAWAS CITY, MI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Au Sable:

  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 68 miles; University Center, MI; Full-time enrollment: 9,021)
  • Delta College (about 68 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 72 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 78 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Central Michigan University (about 92 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Mott Community College (about 98 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 7,394)
  • University of Michigan-Flint (about 98 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 6,284)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Au Sable: Weavers Marina (A), AuSable-Oscoda Station (B), Oscoda Area First Responders (C), Iosco County Emergency Medical Services Station 3 (D), AuSable Township Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Au Sable: Huron Shores Church of the Nazarene (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Sacred Heart Cemetery (1), Pinecrest Cemetery (2), Au Sable Township Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Au Sable include: AuSable Finish Line Park (1), Billy McCraig Park (2), Au Sable Childrens Park (3), Lake Chevalier Claim Historical Marker (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Jack Fournier - Major League Baseball first baseman.

Iosco County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.1%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

2 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness in 2010
7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000
5 people in other group homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Au Sable:

Marital status in Au Sable, MI
  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 40.4%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 18.4%
  • Divorced: 14.2%

For population 25 years and over in Au Sable:

  • High school or higher: 86.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Michigan average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Au Sable
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Au Sable, MI (based on Iosco County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,10825
Catholic3,0704
Mainline Protestant2,59312
Other4094
None15,707-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Iosco County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Iosco County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Iosco County:

4.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Here:

9.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Iosco County:

30.8%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.1%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

52.3%
Michigan:

50.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Au Sable:

51.5%
State:

47.9%

Average BMI:
Au Sable:

29.0
Michigan:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.5%
Michigan:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.3%
Michigan:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Au Sable:

42.7%
Michigan:

34.1%

General health condition:
Au Sable:

57.2%
State:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.9%
State:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Au Sable, MI Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Au Sable:

  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIOS (1480 AM; 1 kW; TAWAS CITY-EAST TAWA, MI; Owner: CARROLL ENTERPRISES, INC)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WXYT (1270 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF DETROIT)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
  • WSGW (790 AM; 5 kW; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Au Sable:

  • WCLS (100.7 FM; OSCODA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO NETWORK CORPORATION)
  • WKJC (104.7 FM; TAWAS CITY, MI; Owner: CARROLL ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WCMB-FM (95.7 FM; OSCODA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WQLB (103.3 FM; TAWAS CITY, MI; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WATZ-FM (99.3 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: WATZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WJOJ (89.7 FM; HARRISVILLE, MI; Owner: NORTHLAND COMMUNITY BROADCASTERS)
  • WHST (106.1 FM; TAWAS CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Au Sable:

  • WBKB-TV (Channel 11; ALPENA, MI; Owner: THUNDER BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION.)

Au Sable fatal accident list:

Nov 5, 2021 08:28 AM, Us-23 Huron Rd, Lat: 44.381600, Lon: -83.331547, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 2
Jun 1, 2018 11:34 AM, Us-23, Lat: 44.376183, Lon: -83.333489, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Jun 24, 2012 08:00 AM, Us-24 Huron Rd, Lat: 44.359006, Lon: -83.336436, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 11.8mTotal length
  • 9,421Total average daily traffic
  • 230Total average daily truck traffic
  • 19,786Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KM6IRQ, Licensee ID: L02085966, Grant Date: 03/01/2017, Expiration Date: 03/01/2027, Certifier: Keith M Hussar, Registrant: Keith M Hussar, 4543 Del Rosa Dr, Au Sable, MI 48750


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Au Sable, MI
  • 83.3%Utility gas
  • 7.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.0%Electricity
  • 1.9%Wood
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Au Sable, MI
  • 88.1%Utility gas
  • 11.9%Electricity


Au Sable compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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