At a Glance
Median Income
$48,333
$20,682 per capita
Home Value
$78,500
Zillow: $237,731
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.5% smoking rate
How Copemish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Copemish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Copemish a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Copemish residents earn a median household income of $48,333 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,682. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 895 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Copemish is $78,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,731. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
23.1% of adults in Copemish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Copemish has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population279
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$20,682
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,500
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$237,731
Housing Units125
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation806 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Copemish was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.