Median Income $41,055

45% lower than US avg

Home Value $88,800

68% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.2%

16% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 29.8%

140% higher than US avg

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

People

Population263

Median Age44.6 yrs

Density346/mi²

Male / Female38% / 62%

Largest GroupWhite 60%

Veterans5.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$41,055

Per Capita$15,474

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty29.8%

County GDP$678M

Commute36 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$88,800

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units78

Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity37.2%

Uninsured6.2%

Smoking15.7%

Depression30.7%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain33.4 in/yr

Sunny Days270/yr

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+61.2%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%

Commute36 min

Broadband95.0%

Libraries3

Is Jennings a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jennings receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Jennings offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jennings is $41,055, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 29.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. 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 Jennings is $88,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 61.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Jennings has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches, including 74.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Jennings has a population of 263 with a density of 346 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (59.7%).

Population

263

Total Population

346

People / sq mi

44.6yrs

Median Age

15% above US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.4%

Female 61.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Jennings vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jennings vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jennings is $41,055, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Jennings vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$41,055
	45% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$15,474
Avg Weekly Wage	$886
IRS Avg AGI	$57,174

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	29.8%
	140% above US avg
Establishments (County)	388
County GDP	$678M

Business (County)

Restaurants	23
Healthcare	30
Retail	41
Manufacturing	24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,479
	28% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	36.0 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Jennings is $88,800, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$88,800
	68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	82.1%
Housing Units	78
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,479
	28% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.04%

In Jennings, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.2% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 30.7% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.2%
	16% above US avg
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	31.3%
Asthma	12.3%
COPD	7.3%
Cancer	7.9%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.7%
	12% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.1%
Physical Inactivity	23.7%
Depression	30.7%
Mental Distress	20.3%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	6.2%
	28% below US avg
Checkup Rate	78.3%
Dental Visits	69.2%
Premature Death	7,753/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	17.6%
Healthcare Facilities	30

Jennings has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.4 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	43.6°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	33.4 inches
	12% below US avg
Snowfall	74.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,302 ft (397 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	346/sq mi
Coordinates	44.3325°N, 85.2972°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County FIPS	26113

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.2%

D 21.3%

Winner: Republican by 56 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	61.2%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.23

B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	346/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	95.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	30
Restaurants	23
Retail Stores	41

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	36.0 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Jennings, MI

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Jennings a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Jennings vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Jennings vs U.S. Average

Income: Jennings vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities