Prudenville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Roscommon County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,286 Population 451/sq mi density
$35,833 Median Income $30,980 per capita
$167,300 Home Value $197,237 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 44.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$167,300 home value, $788/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Prudenville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,833
52% below
$30,980 per capita
Home Value
$167,300
41% below
Zillow: $197,237
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
44.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Prudenville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
59%
Rent
68%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prudenville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prudenville residents earn a median household income of $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,980. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prudenville is $167,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,237. Median rent is $788/month, with 44.5% 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 1975.

Education

19.9% of adults in Prudenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prudenville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,286
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density451/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$30,980
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

A
Home Value$167,300
Rent$788
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$197,237
Housing Units1,467
Rent Burden44.5%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,143 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Prudenville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.