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Powers, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Menominee County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
370 Population 394/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $22,259 per capita
$92,900 Home Value $172,864 Zillow
$439 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
41 Violent Crime/100K 1,485 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value, $439/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Powers, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,417
53% below
$22,259 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
67% below
Zillow: $172,864
Median Rent
$439/mo
62% below
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
89% below
1,485/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Powers Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
33%
Rent
38%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Powers a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Powers residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,259. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 491 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Powers is $92,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,864. Median rent is $439/month, with 19.4% 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.

Safety & Crime

Powers reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,485/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Powers hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Powers has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population370
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$22,259
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$971M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$439
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$172,864
Housing Units130
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property1,485/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,684/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation870 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Powers was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.