Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Cassopolis is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,763. Residents earn $40,529 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cassopolis receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Cassopolis has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Cassopolis is $40,529, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Cassopolis is $99,700, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cassopolis is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 860 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Cassopolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,529 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,984 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,974 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 932 |
| County GDP | $1,897M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 113 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,290 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.31% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $99,700 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $256,687 |
| Median List Price | $235,000 |
| Median List Price | $235,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $118 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.6% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $827 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,290 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.31% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,385/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Total Violent | 114.7/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 114.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 860.1/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 114.7/100K |
| Theft | 745.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 57.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 884 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9125°N, 86.0082°W |
| County FIPS | 26027 |
Winner: Republican by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 113 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |