Michigan
Ovid is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,331. Residents earn $49,094 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ovid receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ovid has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ovid is $49,094, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Ovid is $92,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ovid is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,176 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Ovid experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 38.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,094 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,010 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,055 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,876 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 794 |
| County GDP | $1,982M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.30% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $92,000 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,718 |
| $/Sq Ft | $117 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $844 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.30% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 30.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Total Violent | 123.8/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 123.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,176.5/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 123.8/100K |
| Theft | 990.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 61.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 717 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0031°N, 84.3759°W |
| County FIPS | 26057 |
Winner: Republican by 31.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,318/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |