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Kincheloe, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Chippewa County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,875 Population 2,264/sq mi density
$53,333 Median Income $22,983 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $100,008 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
334 Violent Crime/100K 2,244 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
334 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kincheloe, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,333
29% below
$22,983 per capita
Home Value
$98,100
65% below
Zillow: $100,008
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
334/100K
12% below
2,244/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
214% above
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
27.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Kincheloe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
35%
Rent
72%
Poverty
255%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
314%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kincheloe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kincheloe residents earn a median household income of $53,333 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,983. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 842 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kincheloe is $98,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,008. Median rent is $839/month, with 30.8% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Kincheloe reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,244/100K.

Education

23.3% of adults in Kincheloe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kincheloe has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,875
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,264/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,333
Per Capita$22,983
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$1,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,100
Rent$839
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$100,008
Housing Units1,015
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent334/100K
Property2,244/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking27.7%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death7,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation796 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Kincheloe was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Chippewa County International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.