Iosco County Public RecordsMichigan

Iosco County, MI, has 15 public schools, including 2 high schools, serving around 4,000 students. The high school graduation rate is approximately 88%, but only 15% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (compared to Michigan’s 31%). Average school test scores are below the state average. School safety is a priority, with 88% of schools reporting comprehensive safety plans. Adult education options include community college and vocational programs. Educational programs focus on STEM, trades, and career readiness. Despite challenges, efforts to improve literacy and college prep are ongoing.

As of 2022, Iosco County, MI, had an employment rate of around 51% for the population aged 16 and over. The largest industries were Health Care & Social Assistance (21%), Retail Trade (13%), and Manufacturing (12%). Major occupation types included Office & Administrative Support (13%), Management (10%), and Sales (9%). The mean commute time was 23 minutes, with 78% of workers driving alone and less than 1% using public transit. Most residents worked within Iosco County, though some commuted to Alcona or Arenac counties.

Iosco County, MI, has a homeownership rate of approximately 81%, with rentals making up about 19% of the housing market. The median home value is around $140,000, having risen by nearly 7% year-over-year. Housing types include single-family homes, lakefront cottages, and some apartment units. Popular neighborhoods are East Tawas and Tawas City, featuring proximity to Lake Huron. The average property tax rate is about 1.45%, resulting in an annual tax of roughly $2,030 on a median-priced home. Rental prices average $950 per month for a two-bedroom unit.

Iosco County, MI, experiences relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. According to recent FBI data, the county reported a violent crime rate of approximately 145 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 775 per 100,000 in 2022. Law enforcement agencies emphasize community policing and encourage the public to report suspicious activities. Overall, Iosco County is considered safe, with annual crime fluctuations remaining minimal and the sheriff’s office regularly updating residents on safety measures and statistics.

Iosco County, MI, recorded 20,352 registered voters as of 2022. Voters participate in federal, state, and local elections, including primaries and school board votes. In the 2020 presidential election, 62% voted Republican and 36% Democratic. The county runs 23 polling locations; absentee ballots made up over 35% of votes in 2022. Issues often center on local taxes and school funding. Election administration is overseen by the Iosco County Clerk, following Michigan law. Major parties are Republican and Democratic, with Libertarian and independent candidates occasionally running. Turnout in recent major elections was about 56%.

As of the 2020 Census, Iosco County, MI had a population of 25,237. The median age is 52.4 years, reflecting a predominantly older population. Gender distribution is roughly even, with 50.1% female and 49.9% male. Racially, the county is 94.4% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race, with the remainder identifying as multiracial or other.