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Copemish, MI

Michigan

Copemish is a small town in Michigan with a population of 279. Residents earn $48,333 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
279 Population 300/sq mi density
$48,333 Median Income $20,682 per capita
$78,500 Home Value $222,809 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,333 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,500 home value, $925/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,333
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $78,500
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.1%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $925
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.4%
189% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Copemish Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population279
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$20,682
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,744M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,500
Rent$925
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$222,809
Housing Units125
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking20.5%
Depression31.0%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation806 ft (246 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Is Copemish a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Copemish receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Copemish offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Copemish is $48,333, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Copemish is $78,500, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Copemish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 119.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Copemish has a population of 279 with a density of 300 people per square mile. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

279
Total Population
300
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Copemish vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Copemish vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Copemish is $48,333, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Copemish vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,333
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,682
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
IRS Avg AGI$55,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)895
County GDP$1,744M

Business (County)

Restaurants90
Healthcare112
Retail176
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,662
33% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.1 min
Drive Alone95.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Copemish is $78,500, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $925 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $222,809.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,500
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$222,809

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$925
20% below US avg
Rent Burden18.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.9%
Housing Units125
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,662
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.94%
In Copemish, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 20.5% are current smokers. 31.0% report depression. 30.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Copemish vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure34.2%
Asthma12.6%
COPD9.8%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.5%
46% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity30.3%
Depression31.0%
Mental Distress22.0%
Physical Distress16.3%
Short Sleep35.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits62.2%
Premature Death10,389/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access81.8%
Healthcare Facilities112
Copemish has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.1 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall119.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation806 ft (246 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates44.4817°N, 85.9252°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26165
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.6-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.6%
D 32%

Winner: Republican by 34.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.1%
31% below US avg
High School+87.0%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
School Test Score5.23
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density300/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities112
Restaurants90
Retail Stores176

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.1 min
Drive Alone95.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.5%

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