At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$26,421 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
Zillow: $175,143
Median Rent
$706/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Litchfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Litchfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Litchfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Litchfield residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,421. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Litchfield is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,143. Median rent is $706/month, with 28.7% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Litchfield reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 750/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Litchfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Litchfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,391
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$26,421
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$706
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$175,143
Housing Units595
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property750/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary150/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,020 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Litchfield was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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