The town of Harbor Beach has a population of over 2100 people. It is basically a farming community with some small industries as well. The average temperature is 75 F in the summer and 16 F in winter. The average annual snowfall is 80 inches. The area has moderate humidity.
Rental costs are usually high and units are hard to find, especially during the summer months.
It is particularly important that married personnel reporting to the Station request assistance in advance with locating suitable housing. The local area has fishing, hunting, boating, and swimming to offer. There is also a restored Life Saving Station located in Huron City, north of Harbor Beach, which is open during the summer months. Higher education facilities are located in Port Huron, Bay City and Saginaw Notes of Interest Station fully operational from approx. 15 May through Labor Day each year.