Pewamo, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
511 Population 511/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $29,741 per capita
$179,500 Home Value $265,412 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,500 home value, $933/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pewamo, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$29,741 per capita
Home Value
$179,500
36% below
Zillow: $265,412
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Pewamo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
64%
Rent
80%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pewamo a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pewamo residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,741. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Pewamo is $179,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,412. Median rent is $933/month, with 28.3% 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 1965.

Education

19.6% of adults in Pewamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pewamo has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population511
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density511/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$29,741
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,500
Rent$933
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$265,412
Housing Units165
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation739 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Pewamo was built in 1965.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.