At a Glance
Median Income
$70,069
$24,831 per capita
Home Value
$92,200
Zillow: $236,219
Median Rent
$804/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
18.1% smoking rate
How Mecosta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mecosta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mecosta 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
Mecosta residents earn a median household income of $70,069 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,831. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mecosta is $92,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,219. Median rent is $804/month, with 18.8% 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 1971.
Education
10.9% of adults in Mecosta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mecosta 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 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population509
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,069
Per Capita$24,831
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$804
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$236,219
Housing Units223
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,230/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation974 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mecosta was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.