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Cassopolis, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,763 Population 877/sq mi density
$40,529 Median Income $22,984 per capita
$99,700 Home Value $256,687 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,529 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,700 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
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: $256,687
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
69% below
826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
161%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cassopolis a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 5.8% (61% 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 $256,687. 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 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 826/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,763
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density877/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,529
Per Capita$22,984
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,700
Rent$827
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$256,687
Housing Units857
Rent Burden34.1%

Crime

F
Violent118/100K
Property826/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary59/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.