Michigan
Fair Plain is a small city in Michigan with a population of 6,992. Residents earn $55,536 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fair Plain receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fair Plain offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fair Plain is $55,536, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fair Plain is $147,800, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $989 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Fair Plain experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 77.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,536 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,653 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $986 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,208 |
| Unemployment | 10.8% |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,643 |
| County GDP | $3,313M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 123 |
| Retail | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.23% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $147,800 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $258,400 |
| Median List Price | $258,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $92 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $989 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.23% |
| Obesity | 45.2% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,267/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 77.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0819°N, 86.4535°W |
| County FIPS | 26159 |
Winner: Republican by 15.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.5% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,626/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 254 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |