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Ponshewaing, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
66 Population 733/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 1,073 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ponshewaing, MI

At a Glance

Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
1,073/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Ponshewaing Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ponshewaing a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Ponshewaing reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,073/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Ponshewaing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ponshewaing has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population66
Density733/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$294,947
Housing Units71
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property1,073/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation609 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ponshewaing was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.