Michigan
Pentwater is a small town in Michigan with a population of 885. Residents earn $76,688 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pentwater receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pentwater stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pentwater is $76,688, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pentwater is $347,200, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $540 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Pentwater is a highly educated community — 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Pentwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches, including 78.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,688 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,430 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $878 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,589 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 567 |
| County GDP | $833M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,613 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.62% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |
| Census Median | $347,200 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $357,500 |
| Census Median Rent | $540 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.7% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,613 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.62% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,787/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.9 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 78.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 608 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7796°N, 86.4299°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26127 |
Winner: Republican by 30 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.6% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 660/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 64.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |