Ovid, MI

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.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,331 Population 1,318/sq mi density
$49,094 Median Income $24,010 per capita
$92,000 Home Value $187,718 Zillow
$844 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
124 Violent Crime/100K 1,176 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,094 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,094
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,000
67% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 124/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $844
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,331
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,318/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,094
Per Capita$24,010
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,982M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$844
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,718

Crime

F
Violent124/100K
Property1,176/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault124/100K
Burglary124/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.9%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation717 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+90.0%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Libraries6

Is Ovid a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Ovid has a population of 1,331 with a density of 1,318 people per square mile. The median age is 36.3 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.2%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

1,331
Total Population
1,318
People / sq mi
36.3yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Ovid vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ovid vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ovid is $49,094, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Ovid vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,094
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,010
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
IRS Avg AGI$60,876

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)794
County GDP$1,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare106
Retail124
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,958
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Ovid is $92,000, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $844 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,718.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,000
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,718

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$117
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$844
27% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,958
13% above US avg
Effective Rate4.30%
In Ovid, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.9% report depression. 27.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma12.4%
COPD8.9%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity27.3%
Depression30.9%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress15.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access69.9%
Healthcare Facilities106
Ovid has a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,176 per 100,000 (40% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent123.8/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault123.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,176.5/100K
40% below US avg
Burglary123.8/100K
Theft990.7/100K
Vehicle Theft61.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Ovid has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.5 inches
9% below US avg
Snowfall38.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation717 ft (219 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,318/sq mi
Coordinates43.0031°N, 84.3759°W
County FIPS26057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65%
D 33.7%

Winner: Republican by 31.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+90.0%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,318/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities106
Restaurants73
Retail Stores124

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Work from Home8.5%

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