Powers, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Menominee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
370 Population 394/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $22,259 per capita
$92,900 Home Value $186,748 Zillow
$439 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value, $439/mo rent
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: $186,748
Median Rent
$439/mo
62% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Powers a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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 9.2% (156% above 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 $186,748. 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.

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 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population370
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$22,259
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$971M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$439
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$186,748
Housing Units130
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
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
Broadband73.9%
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.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.