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About Mecosta
Village in Michigan, United StatesMecosta is a village in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States. The population was 386 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 475 in 2024. The village is within Morton Township. Mecosta Township, which is also in Mecosta County, is located several miles to the west.
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Housing in Mecosta
The median sale price was $144,000 in February 2026.
Work & commute in Mecosta
Full picture →Most working residents leave Mecosta for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Big Rapids (19%), Grand Rapids (8%) and Morton (6%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
Health in Mecosta
Health Grade C
Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 48% of towns with similar incomes.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Mecosta
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Mecosta
Full climate →Mecosta has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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