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Fowler, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,446 Population 1,130/sq mi density
$72,261 Median Income $39,137 per capita
$194,400 Home Value $289,912 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 1,127 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,261 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fowler, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,261
4% below
$39,137 per capita
Home Value
$194,400
31% below
Zillow: $289,912
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
1,127/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Fowler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
69%
Rent
67%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fowler a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fowler residents earn a median household income of $72,261 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,137. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Fowler is $194,400 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,912. Median rent is $779/month, with 19.5% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Fowler reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,127/100K.

Education

22.7% of adults in Fowler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fowler has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,446
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,130/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,261
Per Capita$39,137
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$779
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$289,912
Housing Units568
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property1,127/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation744 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Fowler was founded in 1849.
The median home in Fowler was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.