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McBain, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Missaukee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
825 Population 655/sq mi density
$46,786 Median Income $22,137 per capita
$116,100 Home Value $242,915 Zillow
$380 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
565 Violent Crime/100K 3,304 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,786 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $380/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
565 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
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: $242,915
Median Rent
$380/mo
67% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
565/100K
49% above
3,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

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
133%
Crime
149%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McBain a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 4.8% (33% 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 $242,915. 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.

Safety & Crime

McBain reports 565 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,304/100K.

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 44°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population825
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density655/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,786
Per Capita$22,137
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$678M
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent$380
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$242,915
Housing Units306
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent565/100K
Property3,304/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.