Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Climax is a small town in Michigan with a population of 790. Residents earn $78,750 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Climax receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Climax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Climax is $78,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Climax is $202,600, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Climax experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,750 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,289 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,264 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,017 |
| Unemployment | 13.5% |
| 275% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,972 |
| County GDP | $20,706M |
| Restaurants | 579 |
| Healthcare | 749 |
| Retail | 848 |
| Manufacturing | 295 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,471 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.69% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $202,600 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $253,122 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.7% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,471 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.69% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 30.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,811/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 749 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 969 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2383°N, 85.3360°W |
| County FIPS | 26077 |
Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.6% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 749 |
| Restaurants | 579 |
| Retail Stores | 848 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |