Michigan
Menominee is a small city in Michigan with a population of 8,370. Residents earn $49,646 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Menominee receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Menominee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Menominee is $49,646, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Menominee is $97,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Menominee is below the national average at 319 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,844 per 100,000, 45% above the national average.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Menominee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,646 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,883 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,006 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,627 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,257 |
| County GDP | $2,381M |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Healthcare | 133 |
| Retail | 170 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,280 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.38% |
| Commute Time | 12.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $97,800 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $165,179 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $126 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 33 |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $697 |
| 1 Bedroom | $771 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,353 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,280 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.38% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Total Violent | 318.7/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 141.6/100K |
| Robbery | 23.6/100K |
| Assault | 153.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,844.3/100K |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 625.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,148.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 70.8/100K |
| Arson | 11.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 606 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1221°N, 87.6236°W |
| County FIPS | 55075 |
Winner: Republican by 38 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.19 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,622/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Retail Stores | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 12.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |