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Mancelona, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,496 Population 1,496/sq mi density
$50,430 Median Income $24,947 per capita
$123,900 Home Value $193,828 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,430 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,900 home value, $956/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mancelona, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,430
33% below
$24,947 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
56% below
Zillow: $193,828
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
44%
Rent
82%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mancelona a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 5.7% (58% 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 $193,828. 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.

Safety & Crime

Mancelona reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,496
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,496/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,430
Per Capita$24,947
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$839M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent$956
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$193,828
Housing Units712
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,139/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.