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Omer, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Arenac County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
247 Population 219/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $28,045 per capita
$89,100 Home Value $156,465 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 1,245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,100 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Omer, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$28,045 per capita
Home Value
$89,100
68% below
Zillow: $156,465
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
40.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
80% below
1,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Omer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
32%
Rent
69%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Omer a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Omer residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,045. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 349 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Omer is $89,100 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,465. Median rent is $800/month, with 40.0% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Omer reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,245/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Omer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Omer has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population247
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$28,045
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,100
Rent$800
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$156,465
Housing Units119
Rent Burden40.0%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property1,245/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation607 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Omer was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.