Ovid, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County

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 $196,189 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
90 Violent Crime/100K 808 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, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ovid, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,094
35% below
$24,010 per capita
Home Value
$92,000
67% below
Zillow: $196,189
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
808/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Ovid Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
33%
Rent
73%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ovid a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ovid residents earn a median household income of $49,094 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,010. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ovid is $92,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,189. Median rent is $844/month, with 27.2% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Ovid reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 808/100K.

Education

7.8% of adults in Ovid hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ovid has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,331
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,318/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,094
Per Capita$24,010
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$844
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$196,189
Housing Units630
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property808/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation717 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Ovid was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.