Michigan
Cass City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,189. Residents earn $55,500 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cass City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cass City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cass City is $55,500, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Cass City is $102,300, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Cass City is below the national average at 297 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,399 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Cass City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,500 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,305 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $976 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,247 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 921 |
| County GDP | $1,769M |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Healthcare | 108 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,650 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.57% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $102,300 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $172,889 |
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $775 |
| 1 Bedroom | $906 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $993 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,272 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,666 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,650 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.57% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,016/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Total Violent | 296.7/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 212.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 84.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,398.9/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 127.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,271.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6003°N, 83.1765°W |
| County FIPS | 26157 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.20 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,230/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |