Michigan
Carson City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,161. Residents earn $42,750 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carson City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Carson City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carson City is $42,750, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Carson City is $109,200, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $673 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Carson City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 39.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,750 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,968 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,055 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,876 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 794 |
| County GDP | $1,982M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.62% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $109,200 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,495 |
| Census Median Rent | $673 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.62% |
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 765 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1815°N, 84.8452°W |
| County FIPS | 26057 |
Winner: Republican by 31.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,018/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |