Au GresMI
A town of 853, settled in 1905. A typical home worth about $150K.
What makes Au Gres stand out
The 2 things Au Gres does most differently from other towns.
853 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Au Gres’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
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The data
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A typical Au Gres home is worth about $150K
The typical Au Gres home is worth about $150,000, up 6.1% in a year, 44% below the Michigan typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Au Gres
Most working residents leave Au Gres for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Au Gres (12%), Standish (10%) and Tawas City (7%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Au Gres beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Au Gres | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.7% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.1% | 7% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Au Gres has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
10.6% of Au Gres is conserved land
9.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area | 2.9 mi | 2,139 |
| 2. Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit | 0.4 mi | 1,288 |
| 3. Point Au Gres Park | — | 11 |
98% of working residents leave Au Gres for work
Where Au Gres’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Au Gres
City in Michigan, United States
Au Gres ( AW-gray) is a city in Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 945 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1905
- Population
- 945
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 587 ft
- ZIP code
- 48703
- Area code
- 989