At a Glance
Median Income
$50,430
$24,947 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
Zillow: $209,894
Median Rent
$956/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
20.4% smoking rate
How Mancelona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mancelona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mancelona a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mancelona residents earn a median household income of $50,430 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,947. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mancelona is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,894. Median rent is $956/month, with 24.6% 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 1968.
Education
7.4% of adults in Mancelona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mancelona has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,496
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,496/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,430
Per Capita$24,947
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$839M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent$956
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$209,894
Housing Units712
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,139/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,118 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mancelona was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.