At a Glance
Median Income
$48,333
$20,682 per capita
Home Value
$78,500
Zillow: $222,809
Violent Crime
305/100K
1,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 10.4% (189% 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 $222,809. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Copemish reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,840/100K.
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 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population279
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$20,682
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,500
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$222,809
Housing Units125
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
F
Violent305/100K
Property1,840/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI38 (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
Broadband98.0%
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.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.