Sebewaing, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,921 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$50,779 Median Income $29,321 per capita
$94,800 Home Value $139,997 Zillow
$645 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
71 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,779 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $645/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sebewaing, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,779
32% below
$29,321 per capita
Home Value
$94,800
66% below
Zillow: $139,997
Median Rent
$645/mo
45% below
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
81% below
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Sebewaing Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
34%
Rent
55%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sebewaing 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

Sebewaing residents earn a median household income of $50,779 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,321. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sebewaing is $94,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,997. Median rent is $645/month, with 21.8% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

Sebewaing reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 850/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Sebewaing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sebewaing has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,921
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,779
Per Capita$29,321
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,800
Rent$645
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$139,997
Housing Units1,037
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property850/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation590 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Sebewaing was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.