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Antrim County, MI Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Antrim County Veterans Affairs

Antrim County Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Antrim County

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Getting help in Antrim County

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Veterans in Antrim County

The ACS estimates about 1,720, give or take 195 civilian veterans in Antrim County.

Among Michigan's 83 counties and equivalents, Antrim County ranks 60th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureAntrim CountyMichiganUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating24 percent

the same rounded estimate as the Michigan share; below the national share.

24 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher9 percent

below the Michigan share; below the national share.

10 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Antrim County number about 602, give or take 99; their 35 percent share is above Michigan's 29 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 1 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Antrim County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans in Antrim County number about 192, give or take 76; their 11 percent share is above Michigan's 8 percent.

Income, work and education in Antrim County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureAntrim CountyMichiganUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$50,365 ± $7,926$48,453 ± $466$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$37,182 ± $1,389$38,782 ± $167$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over7.2% ± 1.9 points7.9% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over30.1% ± 4.3 points31.8% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6471.8% ± 17.3 points70.9% ± 0.8 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 7.9 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.8% ± 1.2 points95.1% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over35.6% ± 4.8 points24.1% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 1,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 2,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Antrim County

VA reports 567 veterans in Antrim County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent145
30 to 40 percent59
50 to 60 percent63
70 to 90 percent182
100 percent118

FY2019: 379 recipients. Change to FY2025: +188.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Antrim County

In 2025, lenders reported 47 VA-backed home loans out of 773 home loans made in Antrim County (6.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $345,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 734, give or take 125) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 255, give or take 153; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Antrim County

VA reported about $12.7 million in compensation and pension spending and about $12.0 million in medical care spending in Antrim County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Antrim County is Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility (opens in a new tab) in Iron Mountain, MI, about 151 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Antrim County is Escanaba Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Escanaba, MI, about 107 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Detroit RO (station 329); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Great Lakes National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
4200 Belford Road Holly, MI 48442
248-328-0386

About 166.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
N2665 Hwy QQ King, WI 54946
715-256-5000

About 200.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Antrim County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Leelanau Counties CoC counted 8 veterans experiencing homelessness (7 sheltered, 1 unsheltered).

MI-512 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 6 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Aleda E. Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 989-497-2500. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Antrim County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Antrim County

  • Elk Rapids (village): about 1,624 residents
  • Lakes of the North (unincorporated community): about 1,524 residents
  • Mancelona (village): about 1,476 residents
  • Central Lake (village): about 1,051 residents
  • Bellaire (village): about 1,008 residents
More places (4)
  • Eastport (unincorporated community): about 311 residents
  • Alba (unincorporated community): about 282 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Ellsworth (village): about 265 residents
  • Alden (unincorporated community): about 133 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Michigan benefits

Eligible Michigan veterans receiving benefits at the 100 percent permanent and total rate can request a property tax exemption.

Eligible children of veterans receiving benefits at the permanent and total rate may receive Michigan undergraduate tuition assistance.

See every Michigan benefit by rating

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Antrim County

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Robert Steed

Attorney · Eastport · MI · In your county

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42353

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Joshua Traeger

Attorney · Traverse City · MI · About 27 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57470

5.0 · 20 reviews · Firm rating

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Laura Carl

Attorney · Petoskey · MI · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57004

3.9 · 7 reviews · Firm rating

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David Dobreff

Attorney · Charlevoix · MI · About 46 miles away

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 30151

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