Michigan
L'Anse is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,916. Residents earn $55,042 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, L'Anse receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. L'Anse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in L'Anse is $55,042, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in L'Anse is $100,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $585 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
L'Anse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 207.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,042 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,168 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $981 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,390 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 211 |
| County GDP | $374M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,520 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.52% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $100,100 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $585 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,520 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.52% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 30.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,296/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 17.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 207.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 710 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7529°N, 88.4481°W |
| County FIPS | 26013 |
Winner: Republican by 29.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |