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Hersey, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Osceola County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
42 Violent Crime/100K 1,540 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hersey, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$27,446 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
60% below
Zillow: $192,539
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
89% below
1,540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Hersey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
40%
Rent
79%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
225%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hersey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hersey residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,446. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 480 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hersey is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,539. Median rent is $913/month, with 25.8% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Hersey reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,540/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Hersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hersey has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population317
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$913
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$192,539
Housing Units159
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent42/100K
Property1,540/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,959/100K

Climate

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

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Hersey was founded in 1869.
The median home in Hersey was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.