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Levering, MI

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Levering is a small town in Michigan with a population of 90. Residents earn $38,281 per year, which is 49% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
90 Population 205/sq mi density
$38,281 Median Income $30,578 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $271,931 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$38,281 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,281
49% lower than US avg
Home Value $67,500
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population90
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans73.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,281
Per Capita$30,578
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$2,559M
Commute10 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$271,931
Housing Units59
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Uninsured7.9%
Smoking16.2%
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation766 ft (233 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute10 min
Broadband51.0%
Libraries5

Is Levering a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Levering receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Levering offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Levering is $38,281, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Levering is $67,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Levering has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Levering has a population of 90 with a density of 205 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.7%), with 7.8% Hispanic.

Population

90
Total Population
205
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Levering vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.5%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.5%
14% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Levering vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Levering is $38,281, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Levering vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,281
49% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,578
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$92,368

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,558
County GDP$2,559M

Business (County)

Restaurants145
Healthcare188
Retail248
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,226
192% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate15.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.0 min
Drive Alone63.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Levering is $67,500, 76% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $271,931.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,500
76% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$271,931

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.8%
Housing Units59
Median Year Built1962

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,226
192% above US avg
Effective Rate15.15%
In Levering, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.9% of residents lack health insurance. 16.2% are current smokers. 28.1% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.2%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep33.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Uninsured7.9%
8% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits65.2%
Premature Death6,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access76.6%
Healthcare Facilities188
Levering has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area enjoys 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation766 ft (233 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates45.6348°N, 84.7840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.8-point margin. 51.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 43.8%

Winner: Republican by 10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+93.2%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density205/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities188
Restaurants145
Retail Stores248

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.0 min
Drive Alone63.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.5%

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