Michigan
Omer is a small town in Michigan with a population of 247. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Omer receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Omer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Omer is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Omer is $89,100, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Omer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,045 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $901 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,044 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 349 |
| County GDP | $603M |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,929 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.41% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $89,100 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $156,465 |
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.0% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,929 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.41% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 30.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.7 inches |
| 19% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0489°N, 83.8573°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26011 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.0% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |