At a Glance
Median Income
$31,250
$15,911 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
Zillow: $211,880
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
21.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mesick 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
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 7.6% (111% above 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 $211,880. 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.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population416
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$15,911
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$1,214
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$211,880
Housing Units163
Rent Burden38.3%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation913 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Mesick was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.