North Dakota
Michigan City is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 278. Residents earn $80,500 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Michigan City receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Michigan City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Michigan City is $80,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Michigan City is $89,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,044 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Michigan City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,500 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,491 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $977 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,780 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 525 |
| County GDP | $883M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,880 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.48% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $89,000 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,044 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.2% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,880 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.48% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,641/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.2 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,517 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0244°N, 98.1201°W |
| County FIPS | 38071 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.6% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 556/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 74 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |