At a Glance
Median Income
$65,313
$43,452 per capita
Home Value
$185,900
Zillow: $222,483
Median Rent
$931/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
3,762/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Birch Run Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Birch Run's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Birch Run a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Birch Run residents earn a median household income of $65,313 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,452. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,296 business establishments, including 723 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Birch Run is $185,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,483. Median rent is $931/month, with 22.4% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Birch Run reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,762/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Birch Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birch Run has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,236
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density654/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$43,452
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$20,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,900
Rent$931
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$222,483
Housing Units635
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent205/100K
Property3,762/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault205/100K
Burglary205/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation634 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Birch Run was founded in 1852.
The median home in Birch Run was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 723 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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