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Mesick, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wexford County County
Mesick, MI
At a Glance
How Mesick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mesick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mesick a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mesick residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,911. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 895 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mesick is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,677. Median rent is $1,214/month, with 38.3% 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
Mesick 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
9.6% of adults in Mesick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mesick has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.