McBain, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Missaukee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
825 Population 655/sq mi density
$46,786 Median Income $22,137 per capita
$116,100 Home Value $242,363 Zillow
$380 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,786 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $380/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

McBain, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,786
38% below
$22,137 per capita
Home Value
$116,100
59% below
Zillow: $242,363
Median Rent
$380/mo
67% below
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How McBain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McBain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
41%
Rent
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McBain 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

McBain residents earn a median household income of $46,786 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,137. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McBain is $116,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,363. Median rent is $380/month, with 31.9% 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 1970.

Education

9.3% of adults in McBain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McBain has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population825
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density655/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,786
Per Capita$22,137
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$678M
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent$380
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$242,363
Housing Units306
Rent Burden31.9%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,753/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,236 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

McBain was founded in 1887.
The median home in McBain was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.