Michigan
Reed City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,505. Residents earn $48,646 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Reed City receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Reed City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Reed City is $48,646, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Reed City is $105,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $587 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Reed City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 42 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,540 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Reed City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 61.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,646 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,175 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,078 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,102 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 480 |
| County GDP | $1,111M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,468 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $105,400 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $191,831 |
| Census Median Rent | $587 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,468 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,959/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Total Violent | 41.6/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 41.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,539.7/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 208.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,248.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 83.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,032 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8728°N, 85.5070°W |
| County FIPS | 26133 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |