Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Cement City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 584. Residents earn $50,750 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cement City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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. Cement City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cement City is $50,750, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.0% 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 Cement City is $100,900, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Cement City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,750 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,694 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,973 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,104 |
| County GDP | $9,061M |
| Restaurants | 259 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 484 |
| Manufacturing | 251 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,416 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.37% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $100,900 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $242,476 |
| Census Median Rent | $888 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.4% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,416 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.37% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0684°N, 84.3276°W |
| County FIPS | 26075 |
Winner: Republican by 21.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.4% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 656/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.1% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 259 |
| Retail Stores | 484 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |