McBride, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

McBride is a small town in Michigan with a population of 222. Residents earn $57,750 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
222 Population 569/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $25,755 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,750
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.5%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How McBride Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population222
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$25,755
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$2,158M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity43.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.1%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation957 ft (292 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+95.7%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.0%
Libraries8

Is McBride a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, McBride receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. McBride offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in McBride is $57,750, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in McBride is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

McBride experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 72.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

McBride has a population of 222 with a density of 569 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%).

Population

222
Total Population
569
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

McBride vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

McBride vs U.S. Average

The median household income in McBride is $57,750, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: McBride vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,750
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,755
Avg Weekly Wage$909
IRS Avg AGI$55,319

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,086
County GDP$2,158M

Business (County)

Restaurants93
Healthcare122
Retail201
Manufacturing74

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,619
32% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone94.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in McBride is $90,000, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,619
32% above US avg
Effective Rate5.13%
In McBride, 43.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.1% report depression. 28.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: McBride vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.5%
36% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma12.8%
COPD9.5%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity28.0%
Depression31.1%
Mental Distress22.0%
Physical Distress16.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.3%
Checkup Rate78.0%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access50.1%
Healthcare Facilities122
McBride has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall72.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation957 ft (292 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density569/sq mi
Coordinates43.3521°N, 85.0441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26117
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39-point margin. 91.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+95.7%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density569/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities122
Restaurants93
Retail Stores201

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone94.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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