Hermansville, MI

Michigan

Hermansville is a small town in Michigan with a population of 621. Residents earn $53,958 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
621 Population 489/sq mi density
$53,958 Median Income $31,560 per capita
$86,300 Home Value $152,012 Zillow
$433 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,958 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, $433/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,958
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,300
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $433
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population621
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans23.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,958
Per Capita$31,560
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$971M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$433
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$152,012
Housing Units288
Rent Burden20.7%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured7.4%
Smoking17.2%
Depression30.7%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation888 ft (271 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute36 min
Broadband89.7%
Libraries4

Is Hermansville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hermansville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Hermansville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hermansville is $53,958, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hermansville is $86,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $433 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Hermansville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Hermansville has a population of 621 with a density of 489 people per square mile. The median age is 51.5 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

621
Total Population
489
People / sq mi
51.5yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Hermansville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hermansville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hermansville is $53,958, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Hermansville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,958
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,560
Avg Weekly Wage$925
IRS Avg AGI$58,949

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)491
County GDP$971M

Business (County)

Restaurants48
Healthcare33
Retail61
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,886
11% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.9 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Hermansville is $86,300, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $433 (63% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $152,012.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,300
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$152,012

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$433
63% below US avg
Rent Burden20.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.5%
Housing Units288
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,886
11% above US avg
Effective Rate4.50%
In Hermansville, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. 17.2% are current smokers. 30.7% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma12.0%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.2%
23% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression30.7%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress14.1%
Short Sleep37.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Uninsured7.4%
14% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits67.6%
Premature Death7,684/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access71.2%
Healthcare Facilities33
Hermansville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area enjoys 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation888 ft (271 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates45.7081°N, 87.6072°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.6-point margin. 89.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.2%
D 32.6%

Winner: Republican by 33.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density489/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.7%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities33
Restaurants48
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.9 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.2%

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