Michigan
Prudenville is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,286. Residents earn $35,833 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, Prudenville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Prudenville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prudenville is $35,833, 52% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Prudenville is $167,300, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Prudenville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches, including 65.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,833 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,980 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $765 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,282 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 583 |
| County GDP | $854M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,612 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.35% |
| Commute Time | 13.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $167,300 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,041 |
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,612 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.35% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,762/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.6 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 65.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,143 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3008°N, 84.6655°W |
| County FIPS | 26143 |
Winner: Republican by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 451/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 122 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 13.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |