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Hersey, MI

Michigan

Hersey is a small town in Michigan with a population of 317. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
317 Population 288/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $27,446 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $192,539 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $913/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $113,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $913
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population317
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,111M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$913
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$192,539
Housing Units159
Rent Burden25.8%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking18.1%
Depression29.8%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation964 ft (294 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries5

Is Hersey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hersey 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. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Hersey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hersey is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hersey is $113,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Hersey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 61.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Hersey has a population of 317 with a density of 288 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

317
Total Population
288
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hersey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hersey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hersey is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Hersey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,446
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
IRS Avg AGI$56,102

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)480
County GDP$1,111M

Business (County)

Restaurants39
Healthcare44
Retail67
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,468
1% below US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hersey is $113,500, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $913 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $192,539.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,500
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$192,539

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$913
21% below US avg
Rent Burden25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.3%
Housing Units159
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,468
1% below US avg
Effective Rate3.06%
In Hersey, 39.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 18.1% are current smokers. 29.8% report depression. 26.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma12.1%
COPD8.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.1%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression29.8%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress14.9%
Short Sleep34.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.0%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.3%
Dental Visits63.7%
Premature Death7,959/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access47.4%
Healthcare Facilities44
Hersey has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall61.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation964 ft (294 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates43.8513°N, 85.4419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26133
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.1%
D 25.2%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+95.4%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.23
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density288/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants39
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

Nearby Cities

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