Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Mancelona is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,496. Residents earn $50,430 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mancelona receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mancelona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mancelona is $50,430, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Mancelona is $123,900, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mancelona is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,962 per 100,000, near the national average.
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Mancelona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches, including 132.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,430 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,947 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,162 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,719 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 388 |
| County GDP | $839M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,661 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.76% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $123,900 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $193,828 |
| Census Median Rent | $956 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,661 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.76% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,139/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,962.2/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 290.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,526.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 145.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.7 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 132.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,118 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9024°N, 85.0613°W |
| County FIPS | 26079 |
Winner: Republican by 42.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.4% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,496/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |