Olivet, MI

Michigan · Eaton County · Lansing-East Lansing Metro

Olivet is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,633. Residents earn $44,940 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,633 Population 1,601/sq mi density

$44,940 Median Income $19,333 per capita

$137,300 Home Value $222,139 Zillow

$919 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

108 Violent Crime/100K 700 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$44,940 median income, 7.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$137,300 home value, $919/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

108 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $44,940

40% lower than US avg

Home Value $137,300

51% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 108/100K

72% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 24.7%

27% lower than US avg

Median Rent $919

21% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.5%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 7.9%

119% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.9%

20% lower than US avg

How Olivet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,633

Median Age21.6 yrs

Density1,601/mi²

Male / Female59% / 41%

Largest GroupWhite 81%

Veterans5.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$44,940

Per Capita$19,333

Unemployment7.9%

Poverty9.9%

County GDP$7,448M

Commute19 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$137,300

Rent$919

Ownership49.2%

Zillow$222,139

Housing Units489

Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

Violent108/100K

Property700/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault54/100K

Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%

Uninsured6.3%

Smoking15.2%

Depression29.5%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain35.8 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation877 ft (267 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.7%

High School+95.0%

Graduate+6.7%

School Score5.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%

Commute19 min

Broadband85.8%

EV Stations7

Libraries10

Is Olivet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Olivet receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Olivet has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Olivet is $44,940, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Olivet is $137,300, 51% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Olivet is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 700 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.

Education

24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Olivet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 38.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Olivet has a population of 1,633 with a density of 1,601 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 21.6 years, 44% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 41.4% female and 58.6% male. The city is predominantly White (81.2%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 13.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 9.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 92.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,633

Total Population

1,601

People / sq mi

21.6yrs

Median Age

44% below US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.6%

Female 41.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Olivet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.9%

78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Olivet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Olivet is $44,940, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,333 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,170, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,107 business establishments, including 224 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 13.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Olivet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,940
	40% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$19,333
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,170
IRS Avg AGI	$68,805
Gini Index	0.399 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.9%
	119% above US avg
Poverty Rate	9.9%
	20% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,107
County GDP	$7,448M

Business (County)

Restaurants	224
Healthcare	234
Retail	311
Manufacturing	104

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,244
	50% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	19.1 min
Drive Alone	58.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Olivet is $137,300, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $222,139, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 107.9% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $919 (21% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 49.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 489 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1955. The average annual property tax is $5,244 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$137,300
	51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$222,139

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft	$148
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	107.9%
Price Drops	100.0%
Inventory	1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$919
	21% below US avg
Rent Burden	30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	49.2%
Owner-Occupied	49.2%
Renter-Occupied	50.8%
Housing Units	489
Median Year Built	1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,244
	50% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.82%

In Olivet, 39.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 31.3% have high blood pressure. 15.2% are current smokers. 18.9% report binge drinking. 23.3% are physically inactive. 29.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.0% experience frequent mental distress. 6.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,026. The dentist ratio is 1:1,434. 75.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Olivet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.5%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	31.3%
Asthma	11.9%
COPD	6.9%
Cancer	7.9%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.2%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.9%
Physical Inactivity	23.3%
Depression	29.5%
Mental Distress	20.0%
Physical Distress	13.1%
Short Sleep	34.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.9%
Uninsured	6.3%
	27% below US avg
Primary Care	1:3,026
Dentists	1:1,434
Mental Health	1:461
Checkup Rate	78.0%
Dental Visits	68.5%
Premature Death	7,898/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	75.0%
Healthcare Facilities	234

Olivet has a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 53.9 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 53.9. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 700 per 100,000, 64% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 700, burglary at 0, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Olivet receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Olivet vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	107.7/100K
	72% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	53.9/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	53.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	700.1/100K
	64% below US avg
Burglary	0.0/100K
Theft	700.1/100K
Vehicle Theft	0.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	77
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Olivet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 877 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	877 ft (267 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	1,601/sq mi
Coordinates	42.4431°N, 84.9303°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Eaton County County
Nearest Airport	Capital Region International (LAN) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 38.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.2 / 100
Community Resilience	88.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	47 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	48 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	34 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	107 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

403 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,023 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	8 km	1
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	54 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	55 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	82 km	23
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	51 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	72 km	21
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	99 km	0
Mar 15, 2012	EF3	80 km	0
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	18 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	85 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	7 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	57 km	0
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	47 km	1
May 13, 1980	EF3	67 km	5
May 11, 1974	EF3	76 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	85 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	38 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	56 km	0
Aug 22, 1964	EF3	80 km	0
Jun 8, 1953	EF3	81 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	35°F (1°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.3 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.6 in
July	71°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.5 in

Olivet has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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Olivet is located in Eaton County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 50.8% of the vote, a 3.1-point margin. 85.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 234 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 58.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.8%

D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	77
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	24.7%
	27% below US avg
High School+	95.0%
Graduate Degree+	6.7%
School Test Score	5.24

C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,601/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi
County	Eaton County County

Services

Broadband Access	85.8%
Avg Download Speed	138.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	65.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	7
Alt Fuel Stations	10
Public Libraries	10
Healthcare Facilities	234
Restaurants	224
Retail Stores	311

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	19.1 min
Drive Alone	58.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.0%

Average costs for common services in Olivet. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192–$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770–$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385–$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848–$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385–$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291–$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481–$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810–$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924–$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770–$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192–$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962–$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89–$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72–$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154–$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577–$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481–$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192–$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385–$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810–$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$674
Toddler	$674
Preschool	$627
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$799
Toddler	$819
Preschool	$819

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Eaton County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	7,983	116	$77,674	2.18
Retail Trade	5,476	273	$35,495	1.23
Finance & Insurance	4,836	130	$82,593	2.68
Transportation & Warehousing	3,996	76	$50,699	2.12
Accommodation & Food Services	3,624	190	$23,000	0.90
Health Care & Social Assistance	2,514	209	$56,887	0.39
Other Services	1,565	185	$59,423	1.17
Construction	1,555	206	$76,111	0.67
Administrative & Waste Services	1,137	124	$48,502	0.43
Educational Services	910	28	$40,348	0.99
Information & Technology	506	46	$85,909	0.61
Agriculture & Forestry	417	18	$45,953	1.16
Real Estate	387	73	$49,132	0.56
Arts & Entertainment	371	32	$19,006	0.50
Unclassified	120	32	$50,193	1.93
Mining & Oil/Gas	42	6	$62,033	0.25

Colleges & Universities in Olivet

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
The University of Olivet	Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's	958	97.1%	$33,076	$33,076

Schools in Olivet

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Olivet High School	High	448	22	20.4:1
Olivet Middle School	Middle	443	26	17.0:1
Fern Persons Elementary School	Elementary	374	24	15.6:1

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Radio Stations near Olivet

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Handcrafted Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
WDBM 88.9 "Impact 89FM" - East Lansing, MI	alternative, college radio	MP3 192 kbps

National Parks Near Olivet

8 national parks and monuments found near Olivet.

Park	Type	Fee
Coldwater State Park	State Park	Free
Harrison Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
Meridian-Baseline State Park	State Park	Free
Pokagon State Park	State Park	Free
Sleepy Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
W. J. Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
White Pine Trail State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Olivet

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,654	$41,797
2015	1,662	$40,000
2017	1,746	$43,466
2019	1,762	$40,662
2021	1,431	$39,293
2023	1,467	$44,940

Museums in Olivet

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
BOBBIT VISUAL ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM		5176291000	$67,265,022
WHITEHOUSE NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5176290582	$67,265,022
BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		2699791351	$3,838,253
ART CENTER OF BATTLE CREEK	ART MUSEUM		2699629511	$183,665
KIDS 'N' STUFF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5176298023	$166,725
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF MAGIC & LUND LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM		2697817570	$100,161
BOHM THEATRE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	201 S SUPERIOR STREET	5173432112	$96,400
COURTHOUSE SQUARE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5175436999	$85,929
EASTEND STUDIO AND GALLERY	HISTORY MUSEUM		2697892379	$72,441
MARY SHELDON ISMON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	300 SOUTH CLINTON STREET	5176298211	$41,861
ALBION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5176295100
BELLEVUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CALHOUN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GARDNER HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5176295100
HONOLULU HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	107 N KALAMAZOO AVE	2697818544
KIMBALL HOUSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2699652613
MARSHALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2697818544
WOLVERINE FIRE COMPANY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Olivet

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WILLARD PUBLIC LIBRARY	7 WEST VAN BUREN STREET	616,564
MARSHALL DISTRICT LIBRARY	124 WEST GREEN STREET	159,943
CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY LIBRARY	226 SOUTH BOSTWICK STREET	105,482
ALBION DISTRICT LIBRARY	501 SOUTH SUPERIOR STREET	81,392
VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	120 EAST FIRST STREET	21,100
PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY	327 NORTH MAIN STREET	19,948
POTTERVILLE-BENTON TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY	150 LIBRARY LANE	10,985
BELLEVUE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	212 NORTH MAIN STREET	4,798

Farmers Markets in Olivet

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Albion Farmer's Market	211 Market Place	05/03/2014 to 10/25/2014	Wed: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Bellevue Farmers Market	Main St and Mill St	06/05/2014 to 09/25/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Charlotte DDA Farmers Market	100 block of West Harris St	06/01/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Marshall Area Farmers Market	125 West Green Street		Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Marshall Area Farmers Market	200 North Madison Street	11/02/2016 to 05/17/2017	Wed: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes

Restaurants in Olivet

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Block House

Tim's Pizza

Gas Stations in Olivet

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marathon

Mobil

Golf Courses in Olivet

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olivet Country Club

Breweries in Olivet

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Dark Horse Brewing Co.	Brewery, Beer Garden	511 S Kalamazoo Ave	2697819940	Visit
Players Sport Lounge	Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Restaurant, food and drink, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Sports Bars,	208 S Cochran Ave	15175410999, 5175410999, 5175435236

Pharmacies in Olivet

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
OLIVET PHARMACY	102 WASHINGTON STREET	269-749-2301

Cell Towers in Olivet

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
14610 24 Mile Road	LTOWER	81
14610 24 Mile Road	LTOWER	81
22419 Ackley Road	LTOWER	79
22419 Ackley Road	LTOWER	79
1107 Pleasant Street	LTOWER	59
1107 Pleasant Street	LTOWER	59
1667 BATTLE CREEK ROAD	TOWER	59
1667 BATTLE CREEK ROAD	TOWER	59

Fire Stations in Olivet

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Olivet Fire Department	117 East ST	Volunteer			269-749-9106

Bridges in Olivet

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	143	15,549	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	98	12,272	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	98	12,272	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	139	12,272	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	100	11,889	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	100	11,889	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1972	44	6,333	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	476	4,432	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	602	3,000	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1931	27	2,925	P
Tee Beam	Concrete	1931	30	2,925	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1936	40	2,466	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	100	1,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	100	1,400	F
Culvert	Concrete	1922	34	1,307	G
Culvert	Steel	2008	40	1,200	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1992	65	1,042	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	365	850	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1973	53	602	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1968	26	550	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1958	31	519	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1984	22	153	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1974	48	147	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	655	140	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	473	126	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1972	24	102	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1972	49	97	F
Culvert	Steel	1989	20	90	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1982	38	90	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1996	55	72	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1969	26	61	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1978	30	56	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	100	50	G
Culvert	Steel	1985	29	45	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1968	32	32	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2003	65	21	G

Amtrak Stations in Olivet

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Albion, MI	300 North Eaton Street	TRAIN

Airports Near Olivet

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Gerald R. Ford International Airport	GRR	Large Airport
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field	BTL	Medium Airport
Capital Region International Airport	LAN	Medium Airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field	JXN	Medium Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport	AZO	Medium Airport
Abrams Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Airbatco Field	—	Small Airport
Archer Memorial Field	—	Small Airport
Boulder Canyon Airport	—	Small Airport
Branch County Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Brooks Field	—	Small Airport
Calkins Field	—	Small Airport
Claucherty Airport	—	Small Airport
Coldbrook Field	—	Small Airport
Crippen Field	—	Small Airport
Davis Field	—	Small Airport
Dennis Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
East Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Fairplains Airpark	—	Small Airport
Fitch H Beach Airport	—	Small Airport
Forest Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Galloway Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Glowacki Airport	—	Small Airport
Gorilla Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hastings Airport	—	Small Airport
Hillsdale Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hiram Cure Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoerners Corners Airport	—	Small Airport
Howard Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ionia County Airport	—	Small Airport
Kirsch Municipal Airport	IRS	Small Airport
Law Field	—	Small Airport
Lowell City Airport	—	Small Airport
Maidens Airport	—	Small Airport
Mason Jewett Field	—	Small Airport
Millers Landing	—	Small Airport
Minikey Airport	—	Small Airport
Napoleon Airport	—	Small Airport
Paul C. Miller-Sparta Airport	—	Small Airport
Plainwell Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
R & R Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Rapids Airway Airport	—	Small Airport
Reid-Eash Airport	—	Small Airport
Riske Airport	—	Small Airport
Sawyer Field	—	Small Airport
Schiffer Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Shady Lane Airport	—	Small Airport
Shady Lawn Field	—	Small Airport
Shamrock Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Olivet

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Battle Creek Police Department
Charlotte police

Grocery Stores in Olivet

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Brothers Express Mart	Convenience Store	715 S Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 6274	Other	614 N Main St
Family Dollar 13832	Other	315 N Main Street
Milligan's Whitetail Market	Grocery Store	4506 W Butterfield Hwy
Olivet Petroleum	Convenience Store	229 N Main St

Post Offices in Olivet

0 post offices.

Post Office	Address

Treatment Centers in Olivet

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Calhoun County CMHA - DBA Summit Pointe Albion	Both	517-629-5531
Kalamazoo Probation - Enhancement Program	Substance Abuse	269-963-2085
Landmark Recovery of Western Michigan	Substance Abuse	888-448-0302
Oaklawn Hospital - Oaklawn Psychiatric Center	Mental Health	269-781-4484
Samaritas - Charlotte	Substance Abuse	517-325-9090
Victory Clinical Services - Battle Creek	Substance Abuse	269-753-1710

Churches & Religious Organizations in Olivet

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AINGER BIBLE CHURCH	5484 S AINGER RD
CITY ON A HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH	PO BOX 170
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD	9800 S COCHRAN RD
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	4767 W BUTTERFIELD HWY
OLIVET FOURSQUARE CHURCH	22570 V DR N

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olivet

What is the population of Olivet?

Olivet has a population of 1,633 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 1,601 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 21.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 41.4% female and 58.6% male.

Is Olivet expensive to live in?

Olivet has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $44,940, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $137,300 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $919 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Olivet safe?

Olivet is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 700 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Olivet receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Olivet?

Olivet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches, with 38.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Olivet?

The unemployment rate in Olivet is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,170. There are 2,107 business establishments in the area, including 224 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 13.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Olivet?

The median home value in Olivet is $137,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $222,139. For renters, the median monthly rent is $919. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 49.2%. The average annual property tax is $5,244.

How are the schools in Olivet?

Schools in Olivet score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 24.7% of adults in Olivet hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Olivet?

The obesity rate in Olivet is 39.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.2% of adults are smokers. 23.3% are physically inactive. 29.5% of residents report depression. 6.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 75.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,026.

What is transportation like in Olivet?

The average commute in Olivet is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 58.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Olivet?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Olivet is 81.2% White, 13.3% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 9.0% of residents have a disability. 92.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 13/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 11/12

Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

Historical Trends 3/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 20/32

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