Michigan
Deckerville is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,057. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Deckerville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Deckerville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Deckerville is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Deckerville is $81,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $802 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Deckerville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,375 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,989 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $935 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,237 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 879 |
| County GDP | $1,747M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 103 |
| Retail | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,870 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.73% |
| Commute Time | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $81,900 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $192,803 |
| Census Median Rent | $802 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,870 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.73% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,591/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 816 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5265°N, 82.7420°W |
| County FIPS | 26151 |
Winner: Republican by 47.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 846/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 134 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |