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Daggett, MI

Michigan

Daggett is a small town in Michigan with a population of 212. Residents earn $47,813 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
212 Population 189/sq mi density
$47,813 Median Income $21,259 per capita
$95,400 Home Value $184,247 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,813 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,813
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,400
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population212
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 71%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,813
Per Capita$21,259
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$971M
Commute46 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$184,247
Housing Units87
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Uninsured8.2%
Smoking18.1%
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation697 ft (212 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute46 min
Broadband75.0%
Libraries4

Is Daggett a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Daggett is $47,813, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Daggett is $95,400, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Daggett has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Daggett has a population of 212 with a density of 189 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 (71.2%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 12.7% Black.

Population

212
Total Population
189
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Daggett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Daggett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Daggett is $47,813, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Daggett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,813
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,259
Avg Weekly Wage$925
IRS Avg AGI$58,949

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)491
County GDP$971M

Business (County)

Restaurants48
Healthcare33
Retail61
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,886
11% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.4 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Daggett is $95,400, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $184,247.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,400
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$184,247

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden33.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.0%
Housing Units87
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,886
11% above US avg
Effective Rate4.07%
In Daggett, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. 18.1% are current smokers. 29.4% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.4%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.1%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress14.4%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Uninsured8.2%
5% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.3%
Dental Visits65.4%
Premature Death7,684/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access71.2%
Healthcare Facilities33
Daggett has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area enjoys 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation697 ft (212 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates45.4620°N, 87.6047°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.6-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.2%
D 32.6%

Winner: Republican by 33.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+88.0%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density189/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities33
Restaurants48
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.4 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

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