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Elsie, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
Elsie, MI
At a Glance
How Elsie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elsie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elsie a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elsie residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,273. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elsie is $107,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,179. Median rent is $692/month, with 27.9% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Elsie reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 102/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Elsie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elsie has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.