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Painesdale, MI

Michigan

Painesdale is a small town in Michigan with a population of 353. Residents earn $62,436 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
353 Population 883/sq mi density
$62,436 Median Income $29,449 per capita
$84,800 Home Value
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,436 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,436
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $84,800
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.8%
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
32% lower than US avg

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

People

Population353
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,436
Per Capita$29,449
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$77M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units135
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking15.7%
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute14 min
Broadband96.0%

Is Painesdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Painesdale receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Painesdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Painesdale is $62,436, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Painesdale is $84,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Painesdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Painesdale has a population of 353 with a density of 883 people per square mile. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

353
Total Population
883
People / sq mi
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.2%
Female 42.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Painesdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Painesdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Painesdale is $62,436, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Painesdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,436
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,449
Avg Weekly Wage$684
IRS Avg AGI$67,299

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)85
County GDP$77M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Retail9
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,600
89% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.7 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Painesdale is $84,800, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,800
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.4%
Housing Units135
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,600
89% above US avg
Effective Rate7.78%
In Painesdale, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 27.5% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.7%
12% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep30.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Mental Health1:2,172
Checkup Rate77.0%
Dental Visits70.6%
Premature Death6,845/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access76.7%
Painesdale has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.6 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.6 inches
17% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density883/sq mi
Coordinates47.0434°N, 88.6715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.8-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 42.8%

Winner: Republican by 12.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.8%
41% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
School Test Score5.23
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density883/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
Restaurants19
Retail Stores9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.7 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

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