At a Glance
Median Income
$46,696
$24,007 per capita
Home Value
$78,800
Zillow: $210,812
Median Rent
$427/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.5% smoking rate
How Posen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Posen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Posen a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Posen residents earn a median household income of $46,696 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,007. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 347 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Posen is $78,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,812. Median rent is $427/month, with 28.0% 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 1952.
Education
2.5% of adults in Posen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Posen has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population285
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,696
Per Capita$24,007
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$482M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent$427
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$210,812
Housing Units128
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,916/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation793 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Posen was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.