Huron County
- Population
- 31,113
- Area
- 836.02 sq mi (2,165.28 km²), 1,300.79 sq mi water
- Median age
- 49.5
- Households
- 14,150
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $58,870
- Median house value
- $154,300
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Huron County
Local News
Port Austin to host rural arts, economic development gathering
PORT AUSTIN – Artists behind some of Michigan’s most ambitious rural art installations will join community and economic development leaders Oct. 1 in Port Austin for a daylong discussion on the role of the arts in strengthening rural communities. 53North and the Port Austin…
93-year-old Pigeon resident takes to writing as new passion
Winona “Nonie” Shetler is a 93-year-old Pigeon resident that has pursued a new passion: writing. So far, she has written two fiction books. One is titled Caring in Coleman, a book about two families coping during the depression. The second book, titled Pre-Born Rescue 2035, is…
September highlights National Recovery Month
THE THUMB – September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate people in recovery and recognize the families, professionals, and communities that support them. It is also a time to remind people that treatment works, recovery is possible, and help is available. Thumb…
Thumb Area Transit drivers earn top honors at 2026 Michigan Small Bus Roadeo
BAD AXE – Thumb Area Transit drivers turned in a dominant performance at the 2026 Michigan Small Bus Roadeo, with four of the agency’s drivers finishing among the state’s top five competitors and the Huron County team taking first place. The drivers competed July 30 through Aug.…
Bad Axe vehicle crash injures four
BAD AXE – Four people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash at South Port Crescent Street and East South Street in Bad Axe. According to the Bad Axe Police Department, officers responded to the crash at approximately 6:04 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Officers determined a 2009…