Mio, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oscoda County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,504 Population 180/sq mi density
$47,578 Median Income $25,315 per capita
$96,600 Home Value $125,224 Zillow
$545 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$47,578 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $545/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mio, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,578
37% below
$25,315 per capita
Home Value
$96,600
66% below
Zillow: $125,224
Median Rent
$545/mo
53% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
261% above
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Mio Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
34%
Rent
47%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
361%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mio a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mio residents earn a median household income of $47,578 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,315. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mio is $96,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,224. Median rent is $545/month, with 27.6% 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 1968.

Education

21.4% of adults in Mio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mio 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 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,504
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,578
Per Capita$25,315
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,600
Rent$545
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$125,224
Housing Units939
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,362/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation967 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mio was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.