Springport, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
822 Population 652/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $22,861 per capita
$100,700 Home Value $223,307 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,700 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Springport, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$22,861 per capita
Home Value
$100,700
64% below
Zillow: $223,307
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Springport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
36%
Rent
75%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Springport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Springport residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,861. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,107 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Springport is $100,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,307. Median rent is $875/month, with 28.0% 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 1945.

Education

9.5% of adults in Springport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Springport has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population822
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$22,861
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$7,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,700
Rent$875
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$223,307
Housing Units355
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation995 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Springport was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.