Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Springport is a small town in Michigan with a population of 822. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Springport receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Springport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Springport is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Springport is $100,700, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Springport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,861 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,805 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,107 |
| County GDP | $7,448M |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 311 |
| Manufacturing | 104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.21% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $100,700 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $208,865 |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Housing Units | 355 |
| Median Year Built | 1945 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.21% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Short Sleep | 42.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Uninsured | 7.1% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Dental Visits | 63.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,898/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.3 inches |
| 4% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 995 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3783°N, 84.6965°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26045 |
Winner: Republican by 3.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 1.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 652/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.3% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Retail Stores | 311 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |