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

Find veterans benefits contacts for Huron County, Michigan.

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Huron County Veterans Services

Huron County Veterans Services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Bad Axe

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Getting help in Huron County

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Veterans in Huron County

The ACS estimates about 1,640, give or take 138 civilian veterans in Huron County.

Among Michigan's 83 counties and equivalents, Huron County ranks 61st by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureHuron CountyMichiganUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating25 percent

above the Michigan share; below the national share.

24 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher12 percent

above the Michigan share; below the national share.

10 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Huron County number about 551, give or take 72; their 34 percent share is above Michigan's 29 percent.

Huron County has about 72, give or take 36 veterans under 35, making up 4 percent of its veterans compared with 6 percent in Michigan.

Huron County has about 71, give or take 22 women veterans, making up 4 percent of its veterans compared with 8 percent in Michigan.

Income, work and education in Huron County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureHuron CountyMichiganUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$43,220 ± $2,832$48,453 ± $466$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$33,746 ± $1,248$38,782 ± $167$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over9.2% ± 2.3 points7.9% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over32.0% ± 3.5 points31.8% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6467.2% ± 7.1 points70.9% ± 0.8 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 642.4% ± 6.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over96.3% ± 1.3 points95.1% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over15.7% ± 3.1 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 Huron County

VA reports 605 veterans in Huron County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent176
30 to 40 percent70
50 to 60 percent73
70 to 90 percent163
100 percent123

FY2019: 553 recipients. Change to FY2025: +52.

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 Huron County

In 2025, lenders reported 29 VA-backed home loans out of 566 home loans made in Huron County (5.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $223,000.

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 710, give or take 96) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 259, give or take 52).

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

VA money in Huron County

VA reported about $14.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $16.0 million in medical care spending in Huron County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Huron County is John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Detroit, MI, about 108 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Huron County is Macomb County Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Clinton Township, MI, about 90 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 82 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
3416 Columbus Ave Sandusky, OH 44870
419-625-2454

About 172.1 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 Huron County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

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, Michigan Balance of State CoC counted 54 veterans experiencing homelessness (39 sheltered, 15 unsheltered).

MI-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 51 veterans for the 2019 comparison. This CoC includes areas that merged after 2019.

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 Huron 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 Huron County

  • Bad Axe (city): about 2,992 residents
  • Sebewaing (village): about 1,850 residents
  • Harbor Beach (city): about 1,582 residents
  • Pigeon (village): about 1,100 residents
  • Ubly (village): about 785 residents
More places (7)
  • Elkton (village): about 750 residents
  • Port Austin (village): about 699 residents
  • Caseville (city): about 634 residents
  • Bay Port (unincorporated community): about 474 residents
  • Kinde (village): about 414 residents
  • Port Hope (village): about 268 residents
  • Owendale (village): about 193 residents

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 Huron County

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Karen Starr

Claims agent · Grand Rapids · MI · About 148 miles away

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 26678

4.4 · 26 reviews · Firm rating

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Brittany VanDam

Attorney · Grand Rapids · MI · About 148 miles away

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 52707

4.7 · 23 reviews · Firm rating

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Michael Viterna

Attorney · Belleville · MI · About 114 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10216

5.0 · 5 reviews · Firm rating

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Gregory Hodge

Attorney · Grand Rapids · MI · About 148 miles away

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 17574

4.7 · 23 reviews · Firm rating

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James Fausone

Attorney · Northville · MI · About 114 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10213

4.0 · 23 reviews · Firm rating

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