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Scottville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Mason County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,359 Population 912/sq mi density
$47,955 Median Income $25,483 per capita
$120,400 Home Value $205,751 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 2,645 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,955 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Scottville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,955
36% below
$25,483 per capita
Home Value
$120,400
57% below
Zillow: $205,751
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
57% below
2,645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Scottville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
43%
Rent
66%
Poverty
200%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scottville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scottville residents earn a median household income of $47,955 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,483. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 717 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scottville is $120,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,751. Median rent is $763/month, with 24.2% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Scottville reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,645/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Scottville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scottville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,359
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,955
Per Capita$25,483
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$1,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,400
Rent$763
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$205,751
Housing Units609
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property2,645/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault165/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation673 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Scottville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.