At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$33,289 per capita
Home Value
$202,600
Zillow: $253,122
Median Rent
$850/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
2,656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Climax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Climax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Climax a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Climax residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,289. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Climax is $202,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,122. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.7% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Climax reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,656/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Climax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Climax has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population790
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density745/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$33,289
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,600
Rent$850
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$253,122
Housing Units322
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property2,656/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation969 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Climax was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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