At a Glance
Median Income
$86,442
$39,084 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
28.3% smoking rate
How Pontiac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pontiac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pontiac a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pontiac residents earn a median household income of $86,442 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,084. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Education
20.3% of adults in Pontiac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pontiac has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population69
Median Age69.9 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,442
Per Capita$39,084
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$197,295
Housing Units188
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking28.3%
Heart Disease9.0%
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation830 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband100.0%
Did You Know?
The median home in Pontiac was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (16 miles).
30.4% of the population has a disability.