Edmore, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,417 Population 932/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $23,718 per capita
$86,800 Home Value $197,023 Zillow
$567 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $567/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Edmore, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$23,718 per capita
Home Value
$86,800
69% below
Zillow: $197,023
Median Rent
$567/mo
51% below
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Edmore Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Edmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
31%
Rent
49%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edmore a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edmore residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,718. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,086 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edmore is $86,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,023. Median rent is $567/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

13.8% of adults in Edmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edmore has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,417
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density932/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$23,718
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$909

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,800
Rent$567
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$197,023
Housing Units583
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation967 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Edmore was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.