At a Glance
Median Income
$67,813
$39,069 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
Zillow: $196,524
Median Rent
$650/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
21.1% smoking rate
How Michie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Michie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Michie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Michie residents earn a median household income of $67,813 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,069. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 544 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Michie is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,524. Median rent is $650/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
14.4% of adults in Michie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Michie has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population526
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$39,069
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$787M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$650
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$196,524
Housing Units298
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,361/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation613 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Michie was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.