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Bad Axe, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Huron County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,010 Population 1,292/sq mi density
$47,535 Median Income $29,164 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $171,859 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
239 Violent Crime/100K 1,437 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,535 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bad Axe, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,535
37% below
$29,164 per capita
Home Value
$106,700
62% below
Zillow: $171,859
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
239/100K
37% below
1,437/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Bad Axe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bad Axe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
38%
Rent
63%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
63%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bad Axe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bad Axe residents earn a median household income of $47,535 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,164. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 999 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bad Axe is $106,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,859. Median rent is $731/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Bad Axe reports 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,437/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Bad Axe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bad Axe has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,010
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,292/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,535
Per Capita$29,164
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,700
Rent$731
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$171,859
Housing Units1,444
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent239/100K
Property1,437/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary34/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,757/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation759 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Bad Axe was founded in 1870.
The median home in Bad Axe was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.