Beal City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Isabella County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
312 Population 78/sq mi density
$73,333 Median Income $26,572 per capita
$200,600 Home Value $200,426 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,333 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Beal City, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,333
2% below
$26,572 per capita
Home Value
$200,600
29% below
Zillow: $200,426
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
422% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Beal City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
71%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
522%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beal City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beal City residents earn a median household income of $73,333 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,572. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beal City is $200,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,426. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

12.4% of adults in Beal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beal City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population312
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,333
Per Capita$26,572
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,266M
Avg Weekly Wage$981

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,600
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$200,426
Housing Units138
Rent Burden32.7%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation859 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Beal City was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.