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Scotts, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Scotts is a small town in Michigan with a population of 145. Residents earn $87,667 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
145 Population 604/sq mi density
$87,667 Median Income $25,641 per capita
$132,800 Home Value $310,093 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,800 home value
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,667
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $132,800
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.2%
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Scotts Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population145
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density604/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 42%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,667
Per Capita$25,641
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,706M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$310,093
Housing Units61
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking15.3%
Depression30.2%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband50.0%
Libraries14

Is Scotts a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Scotts receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Scotts stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Scotts is $87,667, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Scotts is $132,800, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Scotts experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Scotts has a population of 145 with a density of 604 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (42.1%), with 30.3% Black.

Population

145
Total Population
604
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Scotts vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only66.3%
16% below US avg
Spanish33.7%
151% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Scotts vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Scotts is $87,667, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Scotts vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,667
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$25,641
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
IRS Avg AGI$82,017

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,972
County GDP$20,706M

Business (County)

Restaurants579
Healthcare749
Retail848
Manufacturing295

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,471
113% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Scotts is $132,800, 53% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $310,093.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,800
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$310,093

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units61
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,471
113% above US avg
Effective Rate5.63%
In Scotts, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 30.2% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Scotts vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression30.2%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep29.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.2%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits67.3%
Premature Death7,811/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities749
Scotts has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.5 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches
17% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density604/sq mi
Coordinates42.1941°N, 85.4137°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 17.7-point margin. 50.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 58%

Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.2%
7% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
School Test Score5.23
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density604/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access50.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities749
Restaurants579
Retail Stores848

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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