Cassopolis, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,763 Population 877/sq mi density
$40,529 Median Income $22,984 per capita
$99,700 Home Value $280,573 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
409 Violent Crime/100K 759 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$40,529 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,700 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cassopolis, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,529
46% below
$22,984 per capita
Home Value
$99,700
65% below
Zillow: $280,573
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
409/100K
8% above
759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Cassopolis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
35%
Rent
71%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
292%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cassopolis a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cassopolis residents earn a median household income of $40,529 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,984. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 932 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cassopolis is $99,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,573. Median rent is $827/month, with 34.1% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Cassopolis reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 759/100K.

Education

7.9% of adults in Cassopolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cassopolis has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). 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 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,763
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density877/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,529
Per Capita$22,984
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,700
Rent$827
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$280,573
Housing Units857
Rent Burden34.1%

Crime

F
Violent409/100K
Property759/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation884 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Cassopolis was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.