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Michigan City, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ramsey County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
278 Population 556/sq mi density
$80,500 Median Income $41,491 per capita
$89,000 Home Value $205,515 Zillow
$1,044 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $1,044/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Michigan City, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,500
7% above
$41,491 per capita
Home Value
$89,000
68% below
Zillow: $205,515
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
10% below
13.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
524/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
6% above
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Michigan City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Michigan City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
32%
Rent
90%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Michigan City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Michigan City residents earn a median household income of $80,500 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,491. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Michigan City is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,515. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Michigan City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 524/100K.

Education

35.6% of adults in Michigan City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Michigan City has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population278
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,500
Per Capita$41,491
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$1,044
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$205,515
Housing Units170
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property524/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,517 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Michigan City was founded in 1883.
The median home in Michigan City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.