Median Income $39,792

47% lower than US avg

Home Value $71,200

75% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 25.4%

25% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.4%

13% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.2%

58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population286

Median Age56.6 yrs

Density340/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+

Median Income$39,792

Per Capita$31,022

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty5.2%

County GDP$169M

Commute17 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$71,200

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units182

Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.4%

Uninsured6.4%

Smoking16.7%

Depression28.9%

Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain32.9 in/yr

Sunny Days249/yr

Elevation1,143 ft (348 m)

Education

Bachelor's+25.4%

High School+91.7%

Graduate+7.8%

School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%

Commute17 min

Broadband90.8%

EV Stations1

Libraries4

Is Ewen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ewen receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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. Ewen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ewen is $39,792, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ewen is $71,200, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Ewen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches, including 177.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Ewen has a population of 286 with a density of 340 people per square mile. The median age is 56.6 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%).

Population

286

Total Population

340

People / sq mi

56.6yrs

Median Age

46% above US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%

Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Ewen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ewen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ewen is $39,792, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Ewen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$39,792
	47% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,022
Avg Weekly Wage	$685
IRS Avg AGI	$54,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.2%
	58% below US avg
Establishments (County)	191
County GDP	$169M

Business (County)

Restaurants	29
Healthcare	14
Retail	28
Manufacturing	4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,840
	10% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.2 min
Drive Alone	57.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ewen is $71,200, 75% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$71,200
	75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	74.5%
Housing Units	182
Median Year Built	1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,840
	10% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.39%

In Ewen, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 16.7% are current smokers. 28.9% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.4%
	13% above US avg
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart Disease	6.2%
High Blood Pressure	32.5%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	7.8%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.7%
	19% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.7%
Physical Inactivity	22.8%
Depression	28.9%
Mental Distress	19.7%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	35.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.7%
Uninsured	6.4%
	26% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,934
Dentists	1:1,954
Mental Health	1:2,953
Checkup Rate	77.1%
Dental Visits	66.7%
Premature Death	13,371/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.3/10
Exercise Access	61.0%
Healthcare Facilities	14

Ewen has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.9 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	43.3°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	32.9 inches
	13% below US avg
Snowfall	177.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,143 ft (348 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	340/sq mi
Coordinates	46.5332°N, 89.2852°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County FIPS	26131

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.4-point margin. 90.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.5%

D 34.2%

Winner: Republican by 30.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	25.4%
	25% below US avg
High School+	91.7%
Graduate Degree+	7.8%
School Test Score	5.23

B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	340/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	90.8%
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	14
Restaurants	29
Retail Stores	28

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.2 min
Drive Alone	57.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.3%

Ewen, MI

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Ewen a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Ewen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Ewen vs U.S. Average

Income: Ewen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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