At a Glance
Median Income
$68,125
$29,683 per capita
Home Value
$115,800
Zillow: $147,444
Median Rent
$888/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
798/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Cygnet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cygnet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cygnet 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
Cygnet residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,683. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cygnet is $115,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,444. Median rent is $888/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Cygnet reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 798/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Cygnet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cygnet has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population547
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,658/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$29,683
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,800
Rent$888
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$147,444
Housing Units198
Rent Burden15.0%
Crime
F
Violent28/100K
Property798/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation704 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Cygnet was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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